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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors
1946 – 1955
Germany
A classic from the 1940s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1946 to 1955. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 38 to 52 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1946 – 1955
Variants11
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power38 – 52 hp
0–100 km/h32.0 – 56.0 s
Top speed100 – 121 km/h
Fuel economy6.1 – 9.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 D 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 38 hp | — | 100 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 V 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 38 hp | — | 108 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Da 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 40 hp | 50.0 s | 100 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Db 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 40 hp | 50.0 s | 100 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Ds 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 40 hp | 56.0 s | 100 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 S-D 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 40 hp | 56.0 s | 100 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 S-V 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 45 hp | 39.0 s | 116 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Va 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 45 hp | 34.0 s | 116 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Vb 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 45 hp | 34.0 s | 116 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 S 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 52 hp | 32.0 s | 121 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 170 Sb 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 52 hp | 32.0 s | 121 | Manual, 4 Speed |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 28 KW @ 3200 RPM38 HP @ 3200 RPM38 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 72 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM98 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.7 in (4285 mm)
- Width
- 62.2 in (1580 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/51 in (1,311/1,295 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2689 lbs (1220 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 161 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 28 KW @ 3600 RPM38 HP @ 3600 RPM38 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 74 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM100 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 67 mph (108 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.7 in (4285 mm)
- Width
- 62.2 in (1580 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/51 in (1,311/1,295 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2557 lbs (1160 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3263 lbs (1480 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 50 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.7 in (4285 mm)
- Width
- 64.2 in (1631 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/52.8 in (1,311/1,341 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2744 lbs (1245 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 161 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 50 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.1 in (4295 mm)
- Width
- 64.2 in (1631 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/53.5 in (1,311/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2744 lbs (1245 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3450 lbs (1565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 161 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 56 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.8/56.5 in (1,316/1,435 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2811 lbs (1275 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3615 lbs (1640 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 161 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 62 mph (100 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 56 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.2 in (4450 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 62.6 in (1590 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/56.5 in (1,311/1,435 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2822 lbs (1280 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3748 lbs (1700 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 161 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 72 mph (116 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 39 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.2 in (4450 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 62.6 in (1590 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/56.5 in (1,311/1,435 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2711 lbs (1230 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 226 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 72 mph (116 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 34 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.7 in (4285 mm)
- Width
- 64.2 in (1631 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/52.8 in (1,311/1,341 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
- Power
- 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 72 mph (116 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 34 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.50-16
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.1 in (4295 mm)
- Width
- 64.2 in (1631 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.6/53.5 in (1,311/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 38 KW @ 4000 RPM52 HP @ 4000 RPM51 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 83 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM112 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 32 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.4 in (4455 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.8/55.9 in (1,316/1,420 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2689 lbs (1220 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 38 KW @ 4000 RPM52 HP @ 4000 RPM51 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 83 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM112 Nm @ 1800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 32 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 174.8 in (4440 mm)
- Width
- 66.3 in (1684 mm)
- Height
- 63.4 in (1610 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 51.8/56.5 in (1,316/1,435 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112 in (2845 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2778 lbs (1260 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3582 lbs (1625 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 231 g/km
Length4,285 – 4,455 mm
Width1,580 – 1,684 mm
Height1,590 – 1,610 mm
Wheelbase2,845 mm
Curb weight1,160 – 1,280 kg
Torque98 – 112 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.
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1946 – 1955 E-Klasse and predecessorsViewing
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1949 – 1951 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1953 – 1962 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1961 – 1965 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1965 – 1968 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1968 – 1976 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1975 – 1985 E-Klasse and predecessors -
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2020 – 2023 E-Klasse and predecessors -
2023 – present E-Klasse and predecessors