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1985 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124) 1985-1993 6 Photos
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Mercedes-Benz had to replace the successful W123 series, and work on the new model started in 1976, the same year its predecessor entered the market.

It was not usual for an automaker to develop a new product in such a long time. But the German automaker didn't rush. It took its time and took things slowly. And it did that well. The W123 proved a stunning success, with over two million units produced in its ten-year lifespan.

With a design signed by Bruno Sacco, the W124 showed a clear departure from the rest of the range. It looked more like a larger 190 than a shrunk S-Class (W126). But it didn't need any badge to recognize the car's brand. Its rectangular, slightly tilted headlights featured corner-mounted orange turn signals. The hood featured a slight V-shaped bulge, continued by a raked windshield. From its profile, the angular shapes were softened by curved door panels, while at the back, the raked-forward rear windscreen. Finally, at the back, the taillights flanked the V-shaped trunk opening.

Inside, the cabin was fitted with two bucket seats at the front and a bench in the rear. Sacco also created the angular-looking dashboard, with a trapezoidal shape for the instrument cluster, with a sloped area in front of the side passenger. A massive center stack hosted the tape player and the HVAC controls, extending between the front seats with a center console. There was enough room for three passengers in the rear, although the transmission tunnel was quite tall.

Under the hood, the German automaker installed a choice of gasoline engines ranging from 2.0 to 3.0-liter, offered either with a carburetor or fuel-injection system. Similar displacements were available for the diesel powerplants. A four-speed manual was fitted on the lower trim levels, while a four-speed automatic was on the options list. Power went to the rear wheels. Later on, an all-wheel drive system named 4Matic was added for selected engines.

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124) 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
  8 gasoline engines
  • 200 4MT RWD (105 HP)
  • 200 E 4MT RWD (124 HP)
  • 230 E 5MT RWD (132 HP)
  • 260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP)
  • 260 E 5MT RWD (166 HP)
  • 300 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (179 HP)
  • 300 E 24V 5MT RWD (234 HP)
  • 300 E 5MT RWD (188 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 200 D 4MT RWD (75 HP)
  • 250 D 5MT RWD (95 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
200 4MT RWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 4MT RWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1977 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5500 RPM
105 HP @ 5500 RPM
103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
169 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:217 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
200 E 4MT RWD (124 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 E 4MT RWD (124 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:91 KW @ 5100 RPM
124 HP @ 5100 RPM
122 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
178 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15T
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
230 E 5MT RWD (132 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 230 E 5MT RWD (132 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2299 cm3
Power:97 KW @ 5100 RPM
132 HP @ 5100 RPM
130 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque:146 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM
198 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15H
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:218 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2597 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 5800 RPM
160 HP @ 5800 RPM
158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:168 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
228 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:254 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
260 E 5MT RWD (166 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 260 E 5MT RWD (166 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2597 cm3
Power:122 KW @ 5800 RPM
166 HP @ 5800 RPM
164 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:162 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
220 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:238 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
300 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (179 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (179 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2962 cm3
Power:132 KW @ 5700 RPM
179 HP @ 5700 RPM
177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:166 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
225 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15Z
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:21.1 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:265 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
300 E 24V 5MT RWD (234 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300 E 24V 5MT RWD (234 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2962 cm3
Power:172 KW @ 6300 RPM
234 HP @ 6300 RPM
231 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque:201 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
273 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:262 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
300 E 5MT RWD (188 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 300 E 5MT RWD (188 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2962 cm3
Power:138 KW @ 5700 RPM
188 HP @ 5700 RPM
185 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque:191 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM
259 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15V
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:259 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
200 D 4MT RWD (75 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 200 D 4MT RWD (75 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1997 cm3
Power:55 KW @ 4600 RPM
75 HP @ 4600 RPM
74 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:93 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM
126 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):19.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R15T
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway:44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:178 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse (W124)
250 D 5MT RWD (95 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 250 D 5MT RWD (95 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2497 cm3
Power:70 KW @ 4600 RPM
95 HP @ 4600 RPM
94 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque:117 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM
159 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R15T
DIMENSIONS
Length:186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume:18.4 cuFT (521 L)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:188 g/km
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