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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994, 1995
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994, 1995
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994, 1995

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

E-class
Generation

E-class (W124)
Year of production

1993

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.8 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
66.5 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1620 kg

Max weight (kg)

2170 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

520 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4740 mm

Width (mm)

1740 mm

Height (mm)

1430 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2800 mm

Front track (mm)

1511 mm

Rear track (mm)

1497 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Spring Strut, Coil spring, Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

215/55 ZR16

Rear tires size

215/55 ZR16

Wheel rims size

7 J x 16 H 2

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