The Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the motor placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
The E 270 CDI forms part of Mercedes-Benz's W 210 model range.
Its 5 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2.7 litres. For this model it produces power and torque figures of 168 bhp (170 PS/125 kW) at 4200 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lbft/40.8 kgm) at 1800-2600 rpm respectively.
A 5 speed automatic transmission supplies the power to the wheels.
It is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 220 km/h, or 137 mph, official fuel consumption is 9.6/5.7/7.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4818 mm
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
5, Straight
Power
170 PS / 168 bhp / 125 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
400 Nm / 295 ft.lb / 40.8 kgm @ 1800-2600 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 9.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h / 137 mph
Economy
9.6/5.7/7.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
1999 Mercedes-Benz E 270 CDI Automatic specifications