Model code: W124 V20
Detail code: 124.020
Production: 01. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 03. 1984
Produced: 110,354 (until 06.1990)
Engine type: M102 V20 (102.922)
Number of Cylinders: In line 4 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 1997cc
Bore x Stroke: 89.0 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio: 9.1
Engine power: 80kW / 109hp at 5200rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1986 80kW / 109hp at 5500rpm | (CAT) 77kW / 105hp at 5500rpm
Engine torque: 170Nm at 2500rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1986 165Nm at 3000rpm | (CAT) 160Nm at 3000rpm
Fuel system: 1 Stromberg 175 CDT horizontal-draught carburettor (ECE version);~from 09.1986: 1 Pierburg 2 E-E compound downdraught carburettor
Front suspension: A-arm / shock-absorber strut
Rear suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
Front springs: coil springs | torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs: coil springs | torsion bar stabiliser
Brake system: hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system optional (from 09.1988 as standard); four-wheel disc brakes
Rims: 6 J x 15H2
Tyres: 185 / 65 R15 87T
Powered axle: Rear
Gearing: 4-speed manual transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: change-speed gear
Gear ratios: I. 3.91; II. 2.17; III. 1.37; IV. 1.0; R. 3.78
Final drive ratio: 3.42; from 04.1989: 3.46
Maximum speed: 187 km/h | (CAT) 185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 s | (CAT) 13.0 s
Fuel consumption: 6.7 / 8.5 / 11.2 l (ECE) | from 04. 1986 6.7 / 8.5 / 11.0 l | (CAT) 7.0 / 8.8 / 11.4 l
Gearing: 5-speed manual transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: change-speed gear
Gear ratios: I. 3.91; II. 2.17; III. 1.37; IV. 1.0; V. 0.78; R. 4.27
Final drive ratio: 3.42; from 04.1989: 3.46
Maximum speed: 187 km/h | (CAT) 185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 s | (CAT) 13.0 s
Fuel consumption: 6.1 / 7.7 / 11.2 l (ECE) | from 04. 1986 6.0 / 7.7 / 11.0 l | (CAT) 6.4 / 8.1 / 11.4 l
Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: planetary gear system
Gear ratios: I. 4.25; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; R. 5.67
Final drive ratio: 3.42; from 04.1989: 3.46
Maximum speed: 182 km/h | (CAT) 180 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 s | (CAT) 13.5 s
Fuel consumption: 7.2 / 9.0 / 11.0 l (ECE) | from 04. 1986 7.2 / 9.0 / 10.8 l | (CAT) 7.6 / 9.3 / 11.2 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1497 / 1488 mm
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1446 mm; from 11.1988: 1430 mm
Kerb weight: 1260 kg; from 12.1986: 1280 kg; from 12.1988: 1300 kg
Gross weight: 1780 kg; from 12.1986: 1800 kg; from 12.1988: 1820 kg