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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors
1975 – 1985
Germany
Mercedes-Benz built the E-Klasse and predecessors for 10 years, from 1975 to 1985. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 60 to 185 hp. Against its predecessor (1968 – 1976), peak power rose from 160 to 185 hp, and minimum weight went up by 30 kg. The same generation also came as coupé and estate.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1975 – 1985
Variants9
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power60 – 185 hp
0–100 km/h9.9 – 27.4 s
Top speed135 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy8.9 – 12.6 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 D 4MT RWD (60 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 60 hp | 27.4 s | 135 | 4-Speed manual |
| 240 D 4MT RWD (72 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 72 hp | 22.0 s | 145 | 4-Speed manual |
| 300 D 4MT RWD (88 HP) 3.0 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 88 hp | 17.8 s | 154 | 4-Speed manual |
| 200 4MT RWD (109 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 109 hp | 14.4 s | 169 | 4-Speed manual |
| 300 D Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) 3.0 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 125 hp | 15.0 s | 166 | 4-speed automatic |
| 230 E 4MT RWD (136 HP) 2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 136 hp | 11.5 s | 180 | 4-Speed manual |
| 250 4MT RWD (140 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 140 hp | 11.3 s | 185 | 4-Speed manual |
| 280 4MT RWD (158 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 158 hp | — | 190 | 4-Speed manual |
| 280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | 9.9 s | 200 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 44 KW @ 4400 RPM60 HP @ 4400 RPM59 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 83 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM113 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 84 mph (135 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 27.4 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
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3086 lbs (1400 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4232.3 lbs (1920 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 212 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2399 cm3 (146 ci)
- Power
- 53 KW @ 4400 RPM72 HP @ 4400 RPM71 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 101 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM137 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 90 mph (145 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 22 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
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3097 lbs (1405 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4244 lbs (1925 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 236 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2998 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 65 KW @ 4400 RPM88 HP @ 4400 RPM87 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 127 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM172 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 96 mph (154 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17.8 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
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3196 lbs (1450 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4343 lbs (1970 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 246 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1997 cm3 (122 ci)
- Power
- 80 KW @ 5200 RPM109 HP @ 5200 RPM107 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM170 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 105 mph (169 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.4 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
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4144 lbs (1880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.6 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 243 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L5
- Displacement
- 2998 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 4350 RPM125 HP @ 4350 RPM123 BHP @ 4350 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM240 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph (166 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 15 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 SR 14 90S
Dimensions
- Length
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3571 lbs (1620 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4563 lbs (2070 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24.9 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 250 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2299 cm3 (140 ci)
- Power
- 100 KW @ 5100 RPM136 HP @ 5100 RPM134 BHP @ 5100 RPM
- Torque
- 151 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM205 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 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
- 186 in (4724 mm)
- Width
- 70.3 in (1786 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4166 lbs (1890 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 248 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2525 cm3 (154 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 5500 RPM140 HP @ 5500 RPM138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM200 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.3 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)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3108 lbs (1410 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 278 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5500 RPM158 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
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
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 299 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
- Power
- 136 KW @ 5800 RPM185 HP @ 5800 RPM182 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 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
- 58.6/56.9 in (1,488/1,445 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 110 in (2794 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.43
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3251 lbs (1475 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4398 lbs (1995 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 288 g/km
Length4,724 mm
Width1,786 mm
Height1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,794 mm
Curb weight1,360 – 1,620 kg
Torque113 – 240 Nm
Ranges across all 9 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 predecessors -
1961 – 1965 E-Klasse and predecessors -
1965 – 1968 E-Klasse and predecessors -
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2023 – present E-Klasse and predecessors