Model code: W124 E30
Detail code: 124.030
Production: 04. 1985 - 08. 1989
Prototype: 04. 1984
Produced: 258,063 (until 11.1992)
Engine type: M103 E30 (103.980) | from 09. 1985 (103.983)
Number of Cylinders: In line 6 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2962cc
Bore x Stroke: 88.5 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 (ECE) | from 09. 1985 9.2
Engine power: 140kW / 190hp at 5600rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1985 138kW / 188hp | (CAT) 132kW / 180hp at 5700rpm
Engine torque: 260Nm at 4250rpm (ECE) | from 09. 1985 260Nm | (CAT) 255Nm at 4400rpm
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: 3.07
Maximum speed: 230 km/h (ECE) | from 09. 1985 228 km/h | (CAT) 225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 s (ECE) | from 09. 1985 7.9 s| (CAT) 8.1 s
Fuel consumption: 6.5 / 8.3 / 12.1 l (ECE)| from 09. 1985 6.8 / 8.7 / 12.7 l | (CAT) 7.1 / 9.1 / 13.2 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. 3.68; II. 2.41; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.14
Final drive ratio: 3.07
Maximum speed: 225 km/h (ECE) | from 09. 1985 223 km/h | (CAT) 220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 s (ECE) | from 09. 1985 8.2 s| (CAT) 8.5 s
Fuel consumption: 8.0 / 9.6 / 11.9 l (ECE)| from 09. 1985 8.3 / 10.0 / 12.8 l | (CAT) 8.6 / 10.4 / 13.3 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. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59
Final drive ratio: 3.07
Maximum speed: 223km/h | (CAT) 220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 s | (CAT) 8.5 s
Fuel consumption: 8.3 / 10.0 / 12.8 l | (CAT) 8.6 / 10.4 / 13.3 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: 1340 kg; from 12.1986: 1370 kg; from 12.1988: 1390 kg
Gross weight: 1860 kg; from 12.1986: 1890 kg; from 12.1988: 1910 kg