Model year guide

1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D at a glance

Combined26 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume95 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D vehicles on record

1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB12313010234975 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100201A351495 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB1241301A613501 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A449641 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDBJF55F6VA381026 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A559748 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100201A318827 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A463840 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB12303310101489 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A428036 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDBJF20F0VJ035916 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A548428 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB1240211B430372 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB1240221B939368 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 DWDB2100251A413272

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1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D get?

The 1997 Mercedes-benz E 300 D has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.