One-Owner 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Diesel

Description

The E 300 Diesel Sedan is a vehicle of surprising performance, equipped with the world's first four-valve passenger car diesel engine. With the highest fuel efficiency among its peers, the luxury sedan boasts an EPA estimate of 28 miles per gallon and a highway estimate of 35 mpg. Its cruising range is unbeatable, capable of over 730 miles per tank of fuel at highway mpg. The car is also equipped with a host of safety features, including dual front and side-impact airbags, Electronic Traction System (ETS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), seat belt seat-belt emergency tensioning reactors, and more. Other standard features include 16-inch 10-hole aluminum alloy wheels, dual-zone climate controls, an eight-speaker audio system, and power front seats with three-position memory. Whether looking for a car that is surprisingly powerful, fuel-efficient, or boasts numerous safety features, the E 300 Diesel Sedan is a fun, practical vintage choice that features all of the above.  

Highlights 

• Retained by a single owner since new 

• Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over a Grey MB-Tex interior 

• Powered by the dual overhead cam, inline six-cylinder “OM606” diesel engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission 

• The air conditioning system was overhauled in 2016, with the invoice totaling in excess of $4,400 

• Chrome plated 16-inch, 10-hole, light alloy wheels 

• Block heater installed for easier starting during cold weather 

• Trunk-mounted six-disc CD changer 

• Displaying just under 148,000 miles at the time of cataloging 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options: 

• 249 - Automatic dimming interior and exterior mirrors  

• 251 - MB-Exquisit radio  

• 404 - Multi-contour seat, front left 

• 405 - Multi-contour seat, front right 

• 414 - Electric glass sunroof with both tilting and sliding features  

• 431 - Three-point seat belt for rear center occupant 

• 494 - USA version 

• 543 - Dual sun visors with integrated vanity mirror illumination  

• 551 - Anti-theft/break-in warning system  

• 570 - Front folding armrest  

• 600 - Headlight cleaning system  

• 611 - Exit lights for driver’s door 

• 612 - Xenon headlights for right-hand traffic  

• 673 - High-capacity battery  

• 873 - Seat heater for front left and right seats  

• 915 - Fuel tank with larger capacity  

• 955 - Elegance package  

Known Imperfections 

• Misaligned front tow hook cover 

Included 

• A set of all-weather rubber floor mats  

• Tool roll 

• Owner’s manual 

Ownership History This 1997 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Diesel was purchased new by the current owner in early 1997 and has been enjoyed under their stewardship for the past 26 years. 

This 1997 Mercedes-Benz E300 was offered on Hagerty Auctions October 2023. You can view the old listing here. The winning bidder failed to follow through on their commitment to purchase the vehicle. This was not due to any faults of the vehicle or the seller. We have banned the high bidder from taking place in future Hagerty Auctions.