Model code: W124 E23
Detail code: 124.023
Production: 01. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 03. 1984
Produced: 374,422 (until 10.1992)
Engine type: M102 E23 (102.982)
Number of Cylinders: In line 4 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2299cc
Bore x Stroke: 95.5 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0
Engine power: 100kW / 136hp at 5100rpm | (CAT) 97kW / 132hp at 5100rpm
Engine torque: 205Nm at 3500rpm | (CAT) 198Nm 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 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: 3.27
Maximum speed: 198 km/h | (CAT) 195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 s | (CAT) 10.6 s
Fuel consumption: 6.8 / 8.5 / 11.1 l | (CAT) 7.2 / 9.0 / 11.4 l
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: 3.27
Maximum speed: 203 km/h | (CAT) 200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 s | (CAT) 10.6 s
Fuel consumption: 6.8 / 8.5 / 11.1 l | (CAT) 7.2 / 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: 3.27
Maximum speed: 203 km/h | (CAT) 200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 s | (CAT) 10.6 s
Fuel consumption: 6.6 / 8.1 / 11.4 l | (CAT) 6.9 / 8.6 / 11.7 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: 1310 kg; from 12.1988: 1330 kg
Gross weight: 1800 kg; from 12.1986: 1830 kg; from 12.1988: 1850 kg