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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp) /1992, 1993/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1992 - 1993/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1992 S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp)?
218 km/h | 135 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.1 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W124 Station wagon (estate) 1992 280 TE (197 Hp)?
197 Hp, 270 Nm
199 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W124 Station wagon (estate) 1992 280 TE (197 Hp)?
2.8 l
2799 cm3
170.81 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1992 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (197 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) Station wagon (estate) 1992 280 TE (197 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 Station wagon (estate)?
4765 mm
187.6 in.
What is the width of 1992 Mercedes-Benz W124 Station wagon (estate)?
1740 mm
68.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1992 Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp)?
1590 kg
3505 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp)?
2200 kg
4850 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1992 Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989) 280 TE (197 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
280 TE (197 Hp)
Start of production
July, 1992 year
End of production
July, 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.6 sec
Maximum speed
218 km/h 135 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.1 kg/Hp, 123.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 169.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
70.4 Hp/l
Torque
270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 199 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 104 E 28 / 104.942
Engine displacement
2799 cm3 170.81 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
73.5 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1590 kg 3505 lbs.
Max. weight
2200 kg 4850 lbs.
Max load
610 kg 1345 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4765 mm 187.6 in.
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in.
Height
1489 mm 58.62 in.
Wheelbase
2800 mm 110.24 in.
Front track
1497 mm 58.94 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15