Model code: W124 E26
Detail code: 124.026
Production: 09. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 08. 1984
Produced: 154,391 (until 10.1992)
Engine type: M103 E26 (103.940)
Number of Cylinders: In line 6 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2599cc
Bore x Stroke: 82.9 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 (ECE) | from 09. 1985 9.2
Engine power: 125kW / 170hp at 5800rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1985 122kW / 166hp | (CAT) 118kW / 160hp at 5800rpm
Engine torque: 230Nm at 4500rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1985 228Nm | (CAT) 220Nm at 4600rpm
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 09.1986 as standard); disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Rims: 6 1/2 J x 15H2
Tyres: 195 / 65 R15 91V
Powered axle: Rear
Gearing: 5-speed manual transmission
Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
Transmission type: change-speed gear
Gear ratios: I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
Final drive ratio: 3.27
Maximum speed: 218 km/h | (CAT) 215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 s | (CAT) 9.0 s
Fuel consumption: 6.9 / 8.8 / 12.4 l | (CAT) 7.2 / 9.2 / 12.9 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: 3.27
Maximum speed: 213km/h | (CAT) 210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 s | (CAT) 9.8 s
Fuel consumption: 8.2 / 9.9 / 12.1 l | (CAT) 8.5 / 10.3 / 12.6 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: 1330 kg; from 12.1986: 1370 kg; from 12.1988: 1390 kg
Gross weight: 1850 kg; from 12.1986: 1890 kg; from 12.1988: 1910 kg