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1997  Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG

Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG - W210

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

E50 AMG - W210

Mercedes-Benz E

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have been produced, and in 1993, Mercedes renamed this series of cars the E-Class. Mercedes-Benz E and E-Class cars have been offered in the following generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w120-w121/">W120/W121 (1953-1962)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w110/">W110 (1962-1968)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114/W115 (1969-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123 (1977-1986)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">W124 (1985-1997)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/">W210 (1996-2003)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">W211 (2003-2009)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w212/">W212 (2010-2017)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w213/">W213 (2017-2021)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have…

Mercedes-Benz E-Class - W210

Mercedes-Benz introduced their second generation of E-Class in 1996. Known as the W210, this new generation of cars was only available as a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 Sedan</a> or <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/wagon/">S210 Wagon</a>, as E-Class based convertibles and coupes had been spun off into the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/">CLK-Class</a>. The W210 generation of E-Class established a new quad headlight design theme that was impemented throughout the Mercedes-Benz range. The W210 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">Mercedes-Benz W211</a> starting in 2003.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their second generation of E-Class in 1996. Known as the W210, this new generation of cars was only available as a…

E-Class - W210

W210

Mercedes-Benz E-Class - W210 Sedan

Mercedes-Benz introduced their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/">W210</a> sedan for the 1996 model year. The W210 sedan featured a new quad headlight design theme that would become used throughout the company&#39;s range for many years. Produced until 2002, the W210 sedan saw a mid-life facelift for 1998, and was available with either an inline four, inline six, V6, or V8 engine. The W210 saw a wide range of variants, including the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-300-d/">E300D</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-300-turbodiesel/">E300 TD</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-320/">E320</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-420/">E420</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-430/">E430</a>. Performance focused AMG versions were also built, such as the E36 AMG, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-50-amg/">E50 AMG</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e55-amg/">E55 AMG</a>. The W210 was replaced by the third generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">W211 Mercedes-Benz E-Class</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their W210 sedan for the 1996 model year. The W210 sedan featured a new quad headlight design theme that would…

E-Class - W210 Sedan

Sedan

The Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG was a limited production, high performance variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that was offered for the 1997 model year. The E 50 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M119 E50 AMG engine, which was an AMG-tuned 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 that had an output of 347hp and 354 lb ft of torque. Power from the engine was sent to the rear wheels through a 5 speed automatic transmission. One of the rarer AMG offerings for the W210, the E50 AMG saw just 2,960 built.

The Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG was a limited production, high performance variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan that was offered for the 1997 model…

Mercedes-Benz E300 D - W210

The Mercedes-Benz E300 D was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that was introduced for the 1996 model year. The E 300 D was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM606.912 engine, which was a 3.0L diesel inline six. This engine generated 136hp and 155 lb ft of torque which was sent to the rear wheels through a 5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. A total of 27,834 examples of the W210 E300 D were built before production ended in 1997, and was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-300-turbodiesel/">W210 Mercedes-Benz E300 Turbodiesel</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E300 D was a diesel powered variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan that was introduced for the 1996 model year. The E 300 D…

E300 D - W210

E 300 D

Mercedes-Benz E320 - W210

The Mercedes-Benz E320 was a popular variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that debuted for the 1997 model year. Initially, the E 320 was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M104.995 engine, which was a 220hp 3.2L inline six, but from the 1998 model year onwards, Mercedes used their new M112.941 unit. This new engine was a 3.2L V6 that had an output of 224hp and 232 lb ft of torque. Cars equipped with the inline six engine were available with a 4 or 5 speed automatic, while the V6 was paired to a 5 speed automatic. Regardless of transmission, drive was sent to the rear wheels. The W210 Mercedes-Benz E320 saw 188,061 examples built before the end of production in 2003, when it was replaced by the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/sedan/e-320/">W211 Mercedes-Benz E320</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E320 was a popular variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan that debuted for the 1997 model year. Initially, the E 320 was…

E320 - W210

E 320

E 50 AMG

Mercedes-Benz E420 - W210

Introduced for the 1997 model year, the Mercedes-Benz E420 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a>. The E 420 was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M119.985 powerplant, which was a 4.2L V8 engine that had an output of 279hp and 295 lb ft of torque. This output was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. The W210 Mercedes-Benz E420 was built until 1998 with a total of 31,159 examples produced before the model model series was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-430/">W210 Mercedes-Benz E430</a>.

Introduced for the 1997 model year, the Mercedes-Benz E420 was a variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan. The E 420 was fitted with Mercedes'…

E420 - W210

E 420

Mercedes-Benz E300 Turbodiesel - W210

The Mercedes-Benz E300 Turbodiesel was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that replaced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-300-d/">W210 Mercedes-Benz E300 D</a>. Introduced for the 1998 model year, the E 300 Turbodiesel was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM606.962 engine, which was a turbocharged 3.0L diesel inline six. This engine generated 177hp and 243 lb ft which was sent to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W210 Mercedes-Benz E300 Turbodiesel ended in 1999 with a total of 53,437 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz E300 Turbodiesel was a diesel powered variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan that replaced the W210 Mercedes-Benz E300 D.…

E300 Turbodiesel - W210

E 300 Turbodiesel

Mercedes-Benz E430 - W210

The Mercedes-Benz E430 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that debuted for the 1998 model year. The E 430 replaced the previous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/e-420/">W210 Mercedes-Benz E420</a>, and was fitted with Mercedes&#39; new M113.940 engine. This 4.3L V8 had an output of 279hp and 295 lb ft of torque. This power drove the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W210 Mercedes-Benz E430 ended in 2002, with 46,461 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz E430 was a variant of the W210 E-Class Sedan that debuted for the 1998 model year. The E 430 replaced the previous W210…

E430 - W210

E 430

Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG - W210

One of the top of the line variants for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> was the E55 AMG. Featuring a tuned chassis, subtle exterior tweaks, and a 5.4L V8 engine, the E55 AMG was a truly capable performance sedan. It&#39;s 349hp powerplant sent power to the rear wheels via a 5 speed automatic transmission. A total of 10,073 examples of the W210 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG were built before the end of production in 2002, and the model was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/sedan/e55-amg/">W211 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG</a>.

One of the top of the line variants for the W210 E-Class Sedan was the E55 AMG. Featuring a tuned chassis, subtle exterior tweaks, and a…

E55 AMG - W210

E55 AMG

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The Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG was a limited production, high performance variant of the <a href="MKT:4634" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/sedan/">W210 E-Class Sedan</a> that was offered for the 1997 model year. The E 50 was powered by Mercedes&#39; M119 E50 AMG engine, which was an AMG-tuned 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 that had an output of 347hp and 354 lb ft of torque. Power from the engine was sent to the rear wheels through a 5 speed automatic transmission. One of the rarer AMG offerings for the W210, the E50 AMG saw just 2,960 built.

Mercedes-Benz E50 AMG - W210 (1997)

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