Model code: W124 E20
Detail code: 124.021
Production: 07. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 01. 1985
Produced: 176,660 (until 10.1992)
Engine type: M102 E20 (102.963)
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: 90kW / 122hp at 5100rpm | (CAT) 87kW / 118hp at 5200rpm
Engine torque: 178Nm at 3500rpm | (CAT) 172Nm at 3500rpm
Fuel system: manifold injection, mechanically-electronically controlled~(Bosch KE-Jetronic)
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 1/2 J x 15H2
Tyres: 195 / 65 R15 91H
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: 195 km/h | (CAT) 193 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 s | (CAT) 12.0 s
Fuel consumption: 6.8 / 8.7 / 11.0 l | (CAT) 7.0 / 9.0 / 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: 195 km/h | (CAT) 193 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 s | (CAT) 12.0 s
Fuel consumption: 6.3 / 8.0 / 11.0 l | (CAT) 6.5 / 8.2 / 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: 190 km/h | (CAT) 188 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 s | (CAT) 12.3 s
Fuel consumption: 7.2 / 8.9 / 10.9 l | (CAT) 7.5 / 9.3 / 11.3 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: 1280 kg; from 12.1986: 1290 kg; from 12.1988: 1320 kg
Gross weight: 1800 kg; from 12.1986: 1810 kg; from 12.1988: 1840 kg