Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse T-Modell

1978 – 1986 T-modell · Estate / wagon Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the E-Klasse T-Modell from 1978 to 1986. Seven variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 72 to 185 hp. It was offered with rear-wheel drive and, on some versions, all-wheel drive. Against its predecessor (1965 – 1968), peak power rose from 120 to 185 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg. The same generation also came as a coupé.

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Body styleT-modell · Estate / wagon

Production1978 – 1986

Variants7

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1977 – 1985

E-Klasse and predecessors 1977 – 1985

Key specifications (range)

Power72 – 185 hp

0–100 km/h9.4 – 15.0 s

Top speed145 – 212 km/h

Fuel economy8.9 – 12.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
240d 4MT RWD (72 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	72 hp	—	145	4-Speed manual
300d 4MT RWD (88 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	88 hp	—	154	4-Speed manual
200 4MT RWD (109 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	109 hp	—	169	4-Speed manual
300 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) 3.0 L · 6 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	—	180	4-Speed manual
E 300 4MATIC 4AT AWD (179 HP) 2.9 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	179 hp	9.4 s	212	4-Speed automatic
280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP0 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	185 hp	—	200	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: 90 mph (145 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70 R14S

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4729 lbs (2145 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 236 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
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: 195/70 R14S

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3461.8 lbs (1570 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4828 lbs (2190 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)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70 R14S

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3263 lbs (1480 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4629 lbs (2100 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 248 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2998 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 92 KW @ 4350 RPM125 HP @ 4350 RPM123 BHP @ 4350 RPM
Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM250 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 R14S

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3582 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4916 lbs (2230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 260 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: Electronic Fuel Injection
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: 195/70 R14H

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4652 lbs (2110 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 250 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2932 cm3 (179 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM260 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/65 R15V

Dimensions

Length: 187.6 in (4765 mm)
Width: 68.5 in (1740 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 110.2 in (2799 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.7 cuFT (530 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3681 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4982 lbs (2260 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 272 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)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/70 R14H

Dimensions

Length: 186 in (4724 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 110 in (2794 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18.5 cuFT (524 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3439 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4806 lbs (2180 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 286 g/km

Length4,724 – 4,765 mm

Width1,740 – 1,786 mm

Height1,445 – 1,471 mm

Wheelbase2,794 – 2,799 mm

Curb weight1,480 – 1,670 kg

Torque137 – 260 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.