E500 vs 500E
JJSuh
Can somebody explain the differences between these automobiles?
Thanks!
Jay
inca7
E500 and 500E are not diferents cars, but E500 was produced 1993-1995 and
500e was produced 1989-1993
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On 20 Apr 1998 19:11:45 GMT, "inca7" <in...@wmega.es> wrote:
>E500 and 500E are not diferents cars, but E500 was produced 1993-1995 and
>500e was produced 1989-1993
Hate to nit pick, but the 500E was first made available for the 1991
model year and 1994 was the last year. The change in nomenclature in
1993 reflected MB's new 'rationalized' naming system. I prefer the old
system as it told you more about the car.
Michael Trei
MBCA Sea Level
300SEL 6.3
280 SE 4.5
Rick Unz
JJSuh wrote:
>
> Can somebody explain the differences between these automobiles?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jay
The U.S. "500E" was offered in model years 1992 and 1993. Horsepower
went from around 322 to 347. In 1994, Mercedes-Benz changed the
nomenclature of all their models and the "500E" became an "E500."
Horsepower was reduced to around 315. 1994 was the first and last year
for the "E500" in the U.S.
--RICK
Rick Unz
At least now, though, the model numbers can accurately identify the
engine size of the car. No more 300E 2.8 or 190E 2.6 stuff. Also, the
old "E" ("Einspritzung") is no longer needed since all gas Benzes are
fuel injected anyway. True, long vs. short wheelbase S-Class models and
E-wagons aren't labeled like they used to be but overall I think the new
"system" is better.
--RICK
P.S. Hate to nit pick but '92 (not '91) was the first model year for the
500E in the U.S.
JJSuh
Thanks for the info...I am looking for some differences in specifications as
well as the nomenclature differences I received!
Jay
Bill
The 500 E is a slightly lighter car with 7 more horsepower than the E 500.
92's had 322 vs. 315 for the 93 and 94. The 500 E also has better aluminum
brake calipers. I believe the front of the 92 to be better looking than
the 93 and 94.
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John Durbin
No, no, no, no!! The 500E and E500 are not Euro only models, nor are
they powered by a 5.0 liter six. They were limited edition E-class cars
with 5.0 liter V8's shoehorned in along with sport suspensions and other
mods by Porsche in an arrangment with MB. They are absolutely legit US
spec cars (and fast as hell) ;^>
Please refer to previous posts in this thread for the production dates
by model.
Jeff Neel wrote:
>
> inca7 wrote in message <01bd6c8f$eeb05aa0$0700...@pc7.wingate>...
> >E500 and 500E are not diferents cars, but E500 was produced 1993-1995 and
> >500e was produced 1989-1993
> >
> >
> >JJSuh <jj...@aol.com> escribió en artículo
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> >> Can somebody explain the differences between these automobiles?
>
> I can give you a bit of info about them. Back in the 80's, the 500 came
> only in the SL, SE, and SEL model cars. It was a single overhead cam per
> bank all-aluminum engine. Sorry, but I don't have any specs.
> I am pretty sure that the 500 was a euro engine only at that time, so any
> 500 cars are grey-market.
>
> In the "E-Class" of the late 80's and early 90's, there was a car titled the
> 500E. It had a 5 liter straight six engine. There was also a smaller
> cousin called the 400E - again with a straight 6. Sorry, again no
> horsepower data.
>
> In the early 90's, a 500SL had a double overhead-cam per-bank 32-valve 5
> liter V8. It had progressive valve timing which adjusted with throttle
> position. I think it had about 250 horses or something like that.
>
> Now adays, the company has phased out the 560/420 engine for the flagship
> models and put a new 500 v8 and a new 420 v8, although, I think even the 420
> is out now. It is probably a variant of the SL engine I just spoke about.
> 500 SE and SEL models.
>
> If this is any help to you....
> if not, oh well.. ;-)
Kelvin Hung
E500 has Duel airbags and updated head and rear lamps, generally, it has all the
same 'goodies' the old one has plus more standard features also available in the
post 93' E-class
Patrick Lau
The 500 and 400 cars were equiped with V8s, not straight sixes.
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JJSuh
To all of you who responded to my original posting, Thank you very much. I
purchased a 1992 500E with 45K miles and it is AWESOME. I would recommend this
automobile over any new or used vehicle on the market.
Anyone have any mod recommendations?
Jay
1992 500E 324 HP
shi...@ix.netcom.com
Lucky guy!
I would suggest keeping it stock. The 500E is likely to be one of
the most, if not the most collectible MB model of the 90's, and will
retain its value better if left alone.
Michael Trei
MBCA Sea Level
1972 280 SE 4.5 (for sale)
1970 300 SEL 6.3 (the 500E of its day)