I have a set of four wheels AMG five spoke 17" rims (8.5") + Pirelli P6 all season tires. These rims fit every SLK and E-class model. I had these rims on my '96 E300 D. I had no E300D Diesel sticker on my back, so everybody seeing my rims wanted to race me, hehe. But hey, not with Diesel.
Anyway, I've traded my E300 D for ML320, but I kept my wheels. Now they are for sale. Look at the image and if you want like more info write me at jacklms@bellatlantic.net
I bought them from the Mercedes dealership. They were refurbished by Mercedes. They look outstanding. They are for a local pickup in New York - Queens.
http://jo.myftp.org/benz/49.jpg

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These wheels will not fit the W211 E's. They will fit all C's with the possible exceptions of the AMG's and mid-2004 and up Sport Sedans with the big brakes.

'97 E300D, is that W211 body? If it is, then they fit. This picture shows this rim installed on the E300D.
Check it out:
http://jo.myftp.org/benz/48a.jpg

The W211 is 2003 and newer.

Ok, it means that these wheens will fit any W210 chasis of E-class.

They should fit most W210's. The exception might be the AMG cars.