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Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1991, 1992, 1993
Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1991, 1992, 1993
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1991, 1992, 1993

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W124
Generation

W124 (facelift 1989)
Year of production

1991

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

15 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.4 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)

2140 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)

1431 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2800 mm

Front track (mm)

1501-1518 mm

Rear track (mm)

1491-1509 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.2 m

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

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15; 215/55 R16

Rear tires size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15; 215/55 R16

Wheel rims size

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16

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