The 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a wagon that came with a choice of 3.0L 6-cyl and 3.2L 6-cyl engines. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic 5-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 17–23 city / 24–31 highway / 20–26 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700–$4,100 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 392–444 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 5 configurations: E300 Turbodiesel, E320 Sedan, E320 Wagon |
| Age | 28 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class with NHTSA. 9 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 8 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 29 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock
If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there is a single cracking noise from the area of the ESP hydraulic unit
Unmotivated Reaction from Park Assist - model series 213 facelift / 238 facelift with option code 235 (active par- king assist) and option code 501 (surround view system)
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D
SENTEX gate operator with Clik Card Remote not compatible with Homelink
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Front suspension coil spring ejection
Odi has focused this investigation on assessing the risks posed by a separated spring as (1) a road hazard and (2) the potential for vehicle control to be compromised after the front coil spring has been ejected from its intended position in the vehicle.both risks are associated with corrosion, flexing, and fracture of
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 1998 E-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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