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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1968 – 1976 Germany

A classic from the 1960s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1968 to 1976. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 160 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1965 – 1968), peak power rose from 120 to 160 hp, and minimum weight went up by 165 kg. The same generation also came as coupé and estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
220 D 4MT RWD (60 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 60 hp 28.1 s 135 4-Speed manual
240 D 4MT RWD (65 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 65 hp 24.6 s 138 4-Speed manual
300 D 4MT RWD (84 HP)
3.0 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 84 hp — 148 4-Speed manual
200 4MT RWD (95 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 95 hp 15.2 s 159 4-Speed manual
220 4MT RWD (106 HP)
2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 106 hp 13.5 s 167 4-Speed manual
230 4MT RWD (120 HP)
2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 120 hp 13.3 s 175 4-Speed manual
250 4MT RWD (131 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 131 hp 12.8 s 180 4-Speed manual
280 4MT RWD (160 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 10.6 s 190 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2197 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
44 KW @ 4200 RPM60 HP @ 4200 RPM59 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
93 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM126 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
84 mph (135 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
28.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2404 cm3 (147 ci)
Power
48 KW @ 4200 RPM65 HP @ 4200 RPM64 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque
101 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM137 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
86 mph (138 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
24.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR 14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3064 lbs (1390 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
3005 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
62 KW @ 4000 RPM84 HP @ 4000 RPM83 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
126 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM171 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
92 mph (148 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3186 lbs (1445 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
70 KW @ 4800 RPM95 HP @ 4800 RPM94 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
115 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM156 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2932 lbs (1330 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2197 cm3 (134 ci)
Power
78 KW @ 4800 RPM106 HP @ 4800 RPM105 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM180 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
104 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2943 lbs (1335 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2292 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
88 KW @ 5400 RPM120 HP @ 5400 RPM118 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
131 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM178 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 SR 14 88 S

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2987 lbs (1355 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2496 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
96 KW @ 5400 RPM131 HP @ 5400 RPM129 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM200 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/70 R14 H

Dimensions

Length
186 in (4724 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
56.6 in (1438 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase
110 in (2794 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2746 cm3 (168 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5500 RPM160 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
17.2 gallons (65.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 HR 14

Dimensions

Length
184.3 in (4681 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
57/56.7 in (1,448/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3208 lbs (1455 kg)
Length4,681 – 4,724 mm
Width1,770 – 1,786 mm
Height1,438 – 1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,751 – 2,794 mm
Curb weight1,330 – 1,455 kg
Torque126 – 225 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.