1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

7 builds left the factory as a 1999 E-Class, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 7 main configurations
  • 2,996 vehicles built
  • 25 for sale right now

Which E-Class is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your E-Class

What actually differs

E320 E430 E320W 4-Matic E300
Engine 3.2L 6-cyl 4.3L 8-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl 3L 6-cyl
Power 221 hp 275 hp 221 hp 174 hp
Fuel Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Diesel
Typical price today $6,608 $6,950
For sale right now 11 6 2 1
Vehicles built 1,520 477 316 280
Same on every 1999 E-Class
  • Body Sedan
  • Seats 5
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median down $3,977 over the last 7 months.

1999 E-Class price history →

Safety, in plain English

What WDBJF74H-X means

WDB JF74H · X
WDB
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mercedes-Benz registered — assembled in Germany
JF74H
together encode the E-Class line — Sedan, 5.5L 8cyl — as Mercedes-Benz filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
X
in position 10 — model year 1999
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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