Model code: W124 D20
Detail code: 124.120
Production: 01. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 05. 1984
Produced: 236,926 (until 08.1995)
Engine type: OM601 D20 (601.912)
Number of Cylinders: In line 4 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 1997cc
Bore x Stroke: 87.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression ratio: 22.0
Engine power: 53kW / 72hp at 4600rpm | from 02. 1989 55kW / 75hp at 4600rpm
Engine torque: 123Nm at 2800rpm | from 02. 1989 126Nm at 2700 - 3550rpm
Fuel system: Indirect injection, mechanically controlled; Bosch 4-plunger injection pump
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: 6J 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. 4.23; II. 2.36; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; R. 4.10
Final drive ratio: 3.42; from 04.1989: 3.46
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.5 s
Fuel consumption: 5.3 / 7.0 / 7.9 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. 4.23; II. 2.36; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.84; R. 4.63
Final drive ratio: 3.64
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.5 s
Fuel consumption: 5.1 / 6.9 / 8.4 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: 3.91
Maximum speed: 160 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.5 s
Fuel consumption: 5.0 / 6.8 / 8.4 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: 155 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 20.4 s
Fuel consumption: 5.7 / 7.6 / 8.0 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1497 / 1488 mm
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1440 mm; from 11.1988: 1425 mm
Kerb weight: 1280 kg; from 12.1986: 1290 kg; from 12.1988: 1310 kg
Gross weight: 1800 kg; from 12.1986: 1810 kg; from 12.1988: 1830 kg