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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

1969 – 1977 Coupé Germany

A classic from the 1960s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors was built from 1969 to 1977. Its petrol engines range from 130 to 185 hp across 4 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.

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Body styleCoupé
Production1969 – 1977
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

E-Klasse and predecessors 1968 – 1976

Key specifications (range)

Power130 – 185 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 198 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
250 C 4MT RWD (130 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 130 hp — 180 4-Speed manual
250 CE 4MT RWD (152 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 152 hp — 190 4-Speed manual
280 C 4MT RWD (158 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 158 hp — — 4-Speed manual
280 CE 4MT RWD (185 HP)
2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 185 hp — 198 4-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
96 KW @ 5400 RPM130 HP @ 5400 RPM129 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
148 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM200 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 HR 14

Dimensions

Length
184.5 in (4686 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3001 lbs (1361 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
112 KW @ 5600 RPM152 HP @ 5600 RPM150 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque
174 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM236 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
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
185 HR 14

Dimensions

Length
184.5 in (4686 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2998 lbs (1360 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2746 cm3 (168 ci)
Power
116 KW @ 5500 RPM158 HP @ 5500 RPM156 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM223 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 HR 14

Dimensions

Length
184.5 in (4686 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
54.9 in (1394 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3145 lbs (1427 kg)

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
123 mph (198 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185 HR 14

Dimensions

Length
184.5 in (4686 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
55 in (1397 mm)
Front/rear Track
56.8/56.7 in (1,443/1,440 mm)
Wheelbase
108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3325 lbs (1508 kg)
Length4,686 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,394 – 1,397 mm
Wheelbase2,751 mm
Curb weight1,360 – 1,508 kg
Torque200 – 240 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.