93 400E - Benzworld.org

Ignatz · 02-15-2003, 05:07 AM

My local dealer has a nice 400E on the lot. I was wondering what that car sold for new. It has all the options including traction control. Also any "issues" with this model? I currently own a 93 190E for the past 6 years and have not had any problems except normal maintainace items. Any imput is welcome.

menaceboy · 02-15-2003, 04:18 PM

all i can say is look for any leaks on/around the engine...
then enjoy the v8
i know i do

suginami · 02-15-2003, 06:12 PM

M119 engines have no repution for oil or coolant leaks.

The only things to look out for in 92-93 400E's / 94-95 E420's are:

1. defective engine wiring harnesses in 92 / early 93 cars.

2. fluid leaks from power steering pumps - this happens to all 92-95 models. It is a really tight fit in the engine bay for this V8, and heat tends to be hard on the seals / hoses.

Having said that, the engine in 1992-1993 400E's was always a 4.2 liter engine. MB just changed the name to E420 in 1994 and modified the front grill / headlights.

suginami · 02-15-2003, 06:14 PM

Here is a link to the MBUSA website that shows all of the info on 400E / E420's:

http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/overview/overview_engine.jsp?spec=5&subNav=overview&yearMod elCode=88_E400S&class=88_E&rnav=024568&menu=2_1

Ignatz · 02-16-2003, 04:07 AM

Thanks everyone, the MB link is great.