Road TestCar reviews - Mercedes-Benz - E-class - E430 Elegance sedanMercedes-Benz modelsThe Car17 May 2001 The 4.3-litre V8 powerplant is the latest of the new engine range launched by Mercedes The engine features lightweight design, three valves per cylinder and dual ignition It produces 205kW at 5750rpm and 400Nm between 3000rpm and 4400rpm It undercuts European emission guidelines by 50 per cent and is among the most environment-friendly engines in the world The E430 is equipped with a five-speed automatic transmission which can be left to its own devices or operated as a manual via the shifter The Speedtronic engine governing system enables a maximum speed to be set at the press of a button, eliminating the risk of speeding fines The E430 features multi-link independent rear suspension with an anti-squat and anti-dive system Stopping power comes via hydraulic dual-circuit disc brakes, ventilated on the front Optional Xenon headlamps contribute to safety by providing better night-time driver vision. Xenon lamps are twice as bright, last five times longer and consume 30 per cent less power than conventional lamps A digital display in the instrument binnacle informs the driver how much time remains to the next service The doors can be locked automatically as soon as the vehicle moves off Active safety features include Brakes Assist (BAS), which shortens braking distances in emergency situations, and Acceleration Skid Control (ASR), an advanced traction control system. The E430 also benefits from Electronic Stability Program The E430 rides on 7.5x16-inch rims shod with 215/55R16 tyres Did you know?A flexible service interval display in the E430 Elegance informs the driver when a service is actually needed. Benz says this could cut maintenance costs by 30 per centAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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