Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1949 – 1951 Germany

A classic from the 1940s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1949 to 1951. Its petrol engines range from 52 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1949 – 1951

Variants2

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power52 hp

0–100 km/h32.0 s

Top speed121 km/h

Fuel economy9.7 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
170 S (A) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	52 hp	32.0 s	121	Manual, 4 Speed
170 S (B) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	52 hp	32.0 s	121	Manual, 4 Speed

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: 177.6 in (4511 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 61.4 in (1560 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.8/55.9 in (1,316/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2780 lbs (1261 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3373 lbs (1530 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: 2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3538 lbs (1605 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Length4,455 – 4,511 mm

Width1,684 mm

Height1,560 – 1,610 mm

Wheelbase2,845 mm

Curb weight1,261 – 1,310 kg

Torque112 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.