Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp) /Sedan 1989 - 1992/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1989 W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp)?

215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan 1989 260 E (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 220 Nm
162 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan 1989 260 E (160 Hp)?

2.6 l
2597 cm³
158.48 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1989 Mercedes-Benz 260 E (160 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) Sedan 1989 260 E (160 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan?

4740 mm
186.61 in.

What is the width of 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp)?

1420 kg
3131 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp)?

1990 kg
4387 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1989 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W124

Generation

W124 (facelift 1989)

Modification (Engine)

260 E (160 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1989

End of production

October, 1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.3 sec

Maximum speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 154.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

220 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 162 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 103 E 26 / 103.940

Engine displacement

2597 cm³ 158.48 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82.91 mm 3.26 in.

Piston Stroke

80.19 mm 3.16 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1420 kg 3131 lbs.

Max. weight

1990 kg 4387 lbs.

Max load

570 kg 1257 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4740 mm 186.61 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1428 mm 56.22 in.

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in.

Front track

1501 mm 59.09 in.

Rear (Back) track

1491 mm 58.7 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

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 195/65 R15

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 15

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 260 E (160 Hp) /1989, 1990, 1991, 1992/