Model code: W124 D30
Detail code: 124.130
Production: 01. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 03. 1984
Produced: 131,647 (until 07.1993)
Engine type: OM603 D30 (603.912)
Number of Cylinders: In line 6 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2996cc
Bore x Stroke: 87.0 x 84.0 mm
Compression ratio: 22.0
Engine power: 80kW / 109hp at 4600rpm | from 02. 1989 83kW / 113hp at 4600rpm
Engine torque: 185Nm at 2800rpm | from 02. 1989 191Nm at 2800 - 3050rpm
Fuel system: Indirect injection, mechanically controlled; Bosch 6-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: 6 1/2 J x 15H2
Tyres: 195 / 65 R15 91T
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: 3.46
Maximum speed: 190 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.7 s
Fuel consumption: 5.4 / 7.0 / 9.8 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: 2.88
Maximum speed: 185 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 s
Fuel consumption: 6.2 / 7.9 / 9.3 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: 1370 kg; from 12.1986: 1390 kg; from 12.1988: 1410 kg
Gross weight: 1890 kg; from 12.1986: 1910 kg; from 12.1988: 1930 kg