Model code: W124 D25A
Detail code: 124.128
Production: 08. 1988 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 3. 1988
Produced: 48,876 (until 06.1995)
Engine type: OM602 D25A (602.962)
Number of Cylinders: In line 5 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2497cc
Bore x Stroke: 87.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression ratio: 22.0
Engine power: 93kW / 126hp at 4600rpm
Engine torque: 231Nm at 2800rpm
Fuel system: Indirect injection, mechanically controlled; Bosch 5-plunger injection pump / exhaust-gas turbocharger
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 91T
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: 2.65
Maximum speed: 195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 s
Fuel consumption: 6.0 / 7.9 / 9.2 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: 1410 kg; from 12.1988: 1430 kg
Gross weight: 1930 kg; from 12.1988: 1950 kg