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1997 Mercedes-Benz

E300 Diesel

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel

Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
DieselEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 155k mi

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