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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1985 – 1993 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was in production from 1985 to 1993. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 75 to 234 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1977 – 1985), peak power rose from 140 to 234 hp. The same generation also came as coupé, estate and convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
200 D 4MT RWD (75 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 75 hp 19.2 s 159 4-Speed manual
250 D 5MT RWD (95 HP)
2.5 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Diesel 95 hp 16.5 s 175 5-Speed manual
200 4MT RWD (105 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 105 hp 13.0 s 185 4-Speed manual
200 E 4MT RWD (124 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 124 hp 12.3 s 195 4-Speed manual
230 E 5MT RWD (132 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 132 hp 10.6 s 200 5-Speed manual
260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP)
2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 160 hp 8.9 s 230 5-Speed manual
260 E 5MT RWD (166 HP)
2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 166 hp 9.8 s 216 5-Speed manual
300 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (179 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 179 hp 8.5 s 220 5-Speed manual
300 E 5MT RWD (188 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 188 hp 8.2 s 225 5-Speed manual
300 E 24V 5MT RWD (234 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 234 hp 7.9 s 240 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
55 KW @ 4600 RPM75 HP @ 4600 RPM74 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
93 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM126 Nm @ 2700 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65 R15T

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway
44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Combined
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L5
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
70 KW @ 4600 RPM95 HP @ 4600 RPM94 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
117 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM159 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

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

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15T

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway
43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Combined
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1977 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
77 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM169 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1997 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
91 KW @ 5100 RPM124 HP @ 5100 RPM122 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque
131 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM178 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15T

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2299 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
97 KW @ 5100 RPM132 HP @ 5100 RPM130 BHP @ 5100 RPM
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM198 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15H

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2597 cm3 (158 ci)
Power
118 KW @ 5800 RPM160 HP @ 5800 RPM158 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
168 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM228 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2597 cm3 (158 ci)
Power
122 KW @ 5800 RPM166 HP @ 5800 RPM164 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque
162 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM220 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM225 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15Z

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined
21.1 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
265 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
138 KW @ 5700 RPM188 HP @ 5700 RPM185 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque
191 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM259 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2962 cm3 (181 ci)
Power
172 KW @ 6300 RPM234 HP @ 6300 RPM231 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque
201 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM273 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length
186.6 in (4740 mm)
Width
68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height
56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track
59/58.7 in (1,499/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase
110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume
18.4 cuFT (521 L)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km)
Highway
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined
21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/km
Length4,740 mm
Width1,740 mm
Height1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,799 mm
Curb weight—
Torque126 – 273 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.