Compare 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $70,300 | $40,875 | $54,205 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $65,379 | $38,218 | $47,158 |
| Destination | $645 | $575 | $545 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Driver Side |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Cargo Tracks | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini | Mini | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | N/A | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Keyfob | Power | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Keyfob | Keyfob | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Premium Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 10-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 12-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Compatible | Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 8 Bose | 8 Harman/Kardon | 7 Performance |
| Amplifier | Standard | Premium | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Graphic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | Tele Aid | OnStar | Lexus Link |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Power Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cornering Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Parktronic | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | SmartKey | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | Saab New Car Warranty 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | Black | N/A |
| Bodyside Insert | Chrome | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | N/A |
| Roof Rack | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Front Tires | P245/40ZR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P225/45YR17.0 BSW AS | P225/60HR16.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | 275/35ZR18 | N/A | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Regular | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 2.3L I-4 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | Rear | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Touch-Shift | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.82 | 4.05 | 3.27 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 189.4 " | 189.3 " | 196.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 70.5 " | 72.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.9 " | 58.9 " | 58.7 " |
| Engine | 5.5L V-8 | 2.3L I-4 | 4.3L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 349 @ 5,500 Rpm | 230 @ 5,500 Rpm | 290 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 391 @ 3,000 Rpm | 258 @ 1,900 Rpm | 320 @ 3,400 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 17 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 18 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.82/3.62 " | 3.54/3.54 " | 3.58/3.25 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,768 Lbs. | 3,640 Lbs. | 3,955 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 5,140 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 3,500 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 " | 106.4 " | 115.2 " |
| Front Track | 61.4 " | 59.9 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 60.8 " | 59.9 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.5 '' | 17.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .31 | .26 |
| Front Legroom | 41.3 " | 42.4 " | 44.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.1 " | 36.6 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.6 " | 38.7 " | 39.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.6 " | 38.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 54.9 " | N/A | 56.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 55.9 " | N/A | 57.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 " | 56.9 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 56.5 " | 58.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 37.0 Cu.ft. | 20.2 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 72.9 Cu.ft. | 20.2 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 95 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 107 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 22.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Bumpers | poor | marginal | marginal |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Head Restraint | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | acceptable | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | poor | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | acceptable | good |
