Model code: W124 E26 4-M
Detail code: 124.226
Production: 09. 1989 - 06. 1991
Produced: 1,943 (until 6. 1991)
Engine type: M103 E26 (103.943)
Number of Cylinders: In line 6 cylinders
Valves: 2 valve technology - 1 intake - 1 exhaust
Displacement: 2597cc
Bore x Stroke: 82.9 x 80.2 mm
Compression ratio: 9.2
Engine power: 118kW / 160hp at 5800rpm
Engine torque: 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 and antilock system;~disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Rims: 6 1/2J x 15H2
Tyres: 195 / 65 R15 91V
Powered axle: 4MATIC all-wheel drive systempermanent rear-wheel drive; front-wheel drive is automatically engaged when needed
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: front/rear: 3.67
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 s
Fuel consumption: 8.2 / 10.3 / 14.3 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: front/rear: 3.29
Maximum speed: 207 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 s
Fuel consumption: 9.0 / 10.9 / 13.4 l
Wheelbase: 2800 mm
Front / rear track: 1497 / 1485 mm
Length: 4740 mm
Width: 1740 mm
Height: 1450 mm
Kerb weight: 1540 kg
Gross weight: 2010 kg