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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors
1953 – 1962
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1953 to 1962. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 44 to 80 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1949 – 1951), peak power rose from 52 to 80 hp, and minimum weight went down by 111 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1953 – 1962
Variants11
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power44 – 80 hp
0–100 km/h19.0 – 39.0 s
Top speed109 – 146 km/h
Fuel economy6.3 – 11.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 D 4MT RWD (43 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 44 hp | 39.0 s | 109 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 Db 4MT RWD (43 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 44 hp | 36.0 s | 109 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 Dc 4MT RWD (48 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 48 hp | 35.0 s | 109 | 4-Speed manual |
| 190 D 4MT RWD (50 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 50 hp | 29.0 s | 121 | Manual, 4 Speed |
| 190 Db II 4MT RWD (50 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 50 hp | 29.0 s | 121 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 4MT RWD (52 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 52 hp | 31.0 s | 126 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 a 4MT RWD (65 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 65 hp | 21.0 s | 135 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 b 4MT RWD (68 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 68 hp | 21.0 s | 135 | 4-Speed manual |
| 180 c 4MT RWD (68 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 68 hp | 20.0 s | 135 | 4-Speed manual |
| 190 4MT RWD (75 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 75 hp | 20.0 s | 140 | 4-Speed manual |
| 190 b 4MT RWD (80 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 80 hp | 19.0 s | 146 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 32 KW @ 3500 RPM44 HP @ 3500 RPM43 BHP @ 3500 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 68 mph (109 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 39 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.6 in (4460 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2645 lbs (1200 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 167 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 32 KW @ 3500 RPM44 HP @ 3500 RPM43 BHP @ 3500 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 68 mph (109 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 36 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3659 lbs (1660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 180 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 35 KW @ 3800 RPM48 HP @ 3800 RPM47 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM110 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 68 mph (109 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 35 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3659 lbs (1660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 4000 RPM50 HP @ 4000 RPM50 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM110 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 29 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 4 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.6 in (4486 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3659 lbs (1660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 37 KW @ 4000 RPM50 HP @ 4000 RPM50 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM110 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 75 mph (121 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 29 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3659 lbs (1660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 188 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
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 78 mph (126 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 31 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.6 in (4460 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2535 lbs (1150 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 207 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 48 KW @ 4500 RPM65 HP @ 4500 RPM64 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 96 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM130 Nm @ 2200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 84 mph (135 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 21 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.6 in (4486 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 50 KW @ 4400 RPM68 HP @ 4400 RPM67 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 97 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM132 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 84 mph (135 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 21 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 50 KW @ 4400 RPM68 HP @ 4400 RPM67 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM148 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 84 mph (135 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 20 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 55 KW @ 4600 RPM75 HP @ 4600 RPM74 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 102 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM138 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 87 mph (140 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 20 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 176.6 in (4486 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 55.9/57.5 in (1,420/1,461 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2645 lbs (1200 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
- Power
- 59 KW @ 4800 RPM80 HP @ 4800 RPM79 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM142 Nm @ 2800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 91 mph (146 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 19 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.40-13
Dimensions
- Length
- 177.2 in (4501 mm)
- Width
- 68.5 in (1740 mm)
- Height
- 61.4 in (1560 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.7/58.5 in (1,440/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 104.3 in (2649 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.3 in (185 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2645 lbs (1200 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3637 lbs (1650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 262 g/km
Length4,460 – 4,501 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,560 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Curb weight1,150 – 1,210 kg
Torque102 – 148 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.
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1946 – 1955 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1949 – 1951 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1953 – 1962 E-Klasse and predecessorsViewing
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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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2023 – present E-Klasse and predecessors