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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1977 – 1985 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is a car built from 1977 to 1985. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 72 to 140 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1975 – 1985), peak power fell from 185 to 140 hp. The same generation also came as coupé and estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
240 D Lang 4MT RWD (72 HP)
2.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 72 hp 23.0 s 143 4-speed manual
300 D Lang 4MT RWD (88 HP)
3.0 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 88 hp — 154 4-speed manual
250 4MT RWD (140 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 140 hp 11.6 s 185 4-speed manual

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
89 mph (143 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
23 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR 14 88 H

Dimensions

Length
210.8 in (5354 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase
134.8 in (3424 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)

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)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR 14 88 H

Dimensions

Length
210.8 in (5354 mm)
Width
70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase
134.8 in (3424 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)

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)
11.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
175 HR 14 88 H

Dimensions

Length
210.8 in (5354 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
134.8 in (3424 mm)
Cargo Volume
18 cuFT (510 L)
Length5,354 mm
Width1,786 mm
Height1,438 – 1,440 mm
Wheelbase3,424 mm
Curb weight—
Torque137 – 200 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.