Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1991 - 1993/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1991 W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E 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 W124 Sedan 1991 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan 1991 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

4.2 l
4196 cm³
256.06 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) Sedan 1991 400 E 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 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan?

4740 mm
186.61 in.

What is the width of 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan?

1740 mm
68.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

1620 kg
3571 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

2140 kg
4718 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan?

520 l
18.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1991 Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W124

Generation

W124 (facelift 1989)

Modification (Engine)

400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1991

End of production

July, 1993

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15 l/100 km 15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 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 E 42 / 119.975

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

2140 kg 4718 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

520 l 18.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1900 kg 4189 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4740 mm 186.61 in.

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in.

Height

1431 mm 56.34 in.

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in.

Front track

1501-1518 mm 59.09 - 59.76 in.

Rear (Back) track

1491-1509 mm 58.7 - 59.41 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.2 m 36.75 ft.

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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15; 215/55 R16

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /1991, 1992, 1993/