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Specs of Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /1993, 1994, 1995/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1993 - 1995/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
How fast is 1993 E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz E-class Sedan 1993 E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz E-class Sedan 1993 E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) Sedan 1993 E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class Sedan?
4740 mm
186.61 in.
What is the width of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class Sedan?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
1620 kg
3571 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
2170 kg
4784 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class Sedan?
520 l
18.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1993 Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
E 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
July, 1993 year
End of production
June, 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
5.8 kg/Hp, 172.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.1 kg/Nm, 246.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
66.5 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 119.975
Engine displacement
4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio
11:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1620 kg 3571 lbs.
Max. weight
2170 kg 4784 lbs.
Max load
550 kg 1213 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
520 l 18.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4740 mm 186.61 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2800 mm 110.24 in.
Front track
1511 mm 59.49 in.
Rear (Back) track
1497 mm 58.94 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Coil spring, Wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
215/55 ZR16
Wheel rims size
7 J x 16 H 2