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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1965 – 1968 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1960s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1965 to 1968. Three variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 55 to 120 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as a estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
200 D
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 55 hp — — Manual, 4 Speed
200 D Taxi
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 55 hp — 126 Manual, 4 Speed
230
2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 120 hp — — Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4200 RPM55 HP @ 4200 RPM54 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM118 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00-15

Dimensions

Length
202 in (5131 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Front/rear Track
58/58.1 in (1,473/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
122 in (3099 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4949 lbs (2245 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
40 KW @ 4200 RPM55 HP @ 4200 RPM54 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM118 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
78 mph (126 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00 H 15 L

Dimensions

Length
211.8 in (5380 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
131.9 in (3350 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3229 lbs (1465 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4651 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2306 cm3 (141 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 5400 RPM120 HP @ 5400 RPM118 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00 S 15

Dimensions

Length
202 in (5131 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Front/rear Track
58/58.1 in (1,473/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase
122 in (3099 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2568 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4916 lbs (2230 kg)
Length5,131 – 5,380 mm
Width1,796 mm
Height1,496 mm
Wheelbase3,099 – 3,350 mm
Curb weight1,165 – 1,465 kg
Torque118 – 180 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.