Mercedes-Benz W124

Mercedes-Benz W124
1988 Mercedes-Benz W 124
Overview
Manufacturer	Daimler-Benz
Production	November 1984–August 1995 (sedan) October 1985–June 1996 (estate) April 1987–late 1996 (coupé) March 1992–July 1997 (convertible)
Model years	1986–1995 (saloon) 1987–1996 (coupé/convertible) 2,562,143 built
Assembly	Germany: Bremen; Rastatt; Sindelfingen; Zuffenhausen Poland: Karczew South Africa: Eastern Cape India: Pune (TELCO) Mexico: Toluca Indonesia: Bogor Regency, Wanaherang Malaysia: Johor Bahru (OASB)
Designer	Joseph Gallitzendörfer and Peter Pfeiffer (initial design) Bruno Sacco (final design)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car/Grand tourer (E/S)
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door coupé 2-door convertible 6-door limousine
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Ssangyong Chairman
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol I4 2.0 L M102 2.0 L M111 2.2 L M111 2.3 L M102 I6 2.6 L M103 2.8 L M104 3.0 L M103 3.0 L M104 3.2 L M104 3.4 L M104 3.6 L M104 V8 4.2 L M119 5.0 L M119 6.0 L M119 Diesel I4 2.0 L OM601 I5 2.5 L OM602 2.5 L OM605 I6 3.0 L OM603 3.0 L OM606
Transmission	Automatic 4-speed 4G-Tronic 5-speed 4G-Tronic 722.5 Manual 4-speed (floor or column) 5-speed (floor)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	saloon/estate: 110.2 in (2,799 mm) coupé/convertible: 106.9 in (2,715 mm) limousine: 141.7 in (3,599 mm)
Length	saloon: 187.2 in (4,755 mm) estate: 188.2 in (4,780 mm) coupé: 183.9 in (4,671 mm) limo: 218.1 in (5,540 mm)
Width	68.5 in (1,740 mm) 500 E saloon: 70.7 in (1,796 mm)
Height	estate: 59.8 in (1,519 mm) saloon: 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 500 E saloon: 55.4 in (1,407 mm) coupé: 55.5 in (1,410 mm) convertible: 54.8 in (1,392 mm) limo: 58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Curb weight	3,826 lb (1,735 kg) (400 E) 3,927 lb (1,781 kg) (500 E)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz W123
Successor	Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) (saloon/estate) Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208) (coupé/convertible)

The Mercedes-Benz W124 is a range of executive cars made by Daimler-Benz from 1984 to 1997. The range included numerous body configurations, and though collectively referred to as the W-124, official internal chassis designations varied by body style: saloon (W 124); estate (S 124); coupé (C 124); cabriolet (A 124); limousine (V 124); rolling chassis (F 124); and long-wheelbase rolling chassis (VF 124).

From 1993, the 124 series was officially marketed as the E-Class. The W 124 followed the 123 series from 1984 and was succeeded by the W 210 E-Class (saloons, estates, rolling chassis) after 1995, and the C 208 CLK-Class (coupés, and cabriolets) in 1997.

In North America, the W124 was launched in early November 1985 as a 1986 model and marketed through the 1995 model year. Series production began at the beginning of November 1984, with press presentation on Monday, 26 November 1984 in Seville, Spain, and customer deliveries and European market launch starting in January 1985.

History

The 1984 W 124, without plastic door side panels

The 1989 W 124 retains the front portion of the 1984 model, and includes plastic door side panels and painted mirrors

The W124 was a mid-sized vehicle platform, which entered planning in the autumn of 1976 under development Hans Scherenberg. In July 1977, the W124 program officially began, with R&D commencing work under newly appointed Werner Breitschwerdt. In April 1978, decisions were made to base it on the Mercedes-Benz W201 model program. By April 1979, a package plan was completed for the program, laying out the guidelines of the project. During the winter of 1980–1981, the final exterior for the W124 program was completed, chosen as the leading proposal by design director Bruno Sacco, and approved by the board of management in early 1981. By mid-1982, the first prototypes reflective of the production design, were assembled and sent to testing. In March 1984, pilot production commenced and development of the sedan concluded with engineering sign-off.

Front suspension used a separate spring and damper with a rubber top mount. The rear suspension of the W124 featured the Mercedes multi-link axle introduced in 1982 with the Mercedes W201 and which is now standard on many modern cars. Estate cars (and optionally, saloons and coupés) had Citroën-like rear self-leveling suspension with suspension struts rather than shock absorbers, gas-filled suspension spheres to provide damping and an under bonnet pressurizing pump. Unlike the traditional Citroën application, the Mercedes suspension system had a fixed ride height and employed rear coil springs to maintain the static ride height when parked.

The W124 was the first Mercedes series to be fitted with the iconic 15-hole, flat-faced alloy wheels characteristic of Mercedes-Benz cars of the 1980s and 1990s. The alloy wheels were nicknamed 'Gullideckel' or manhole covers, because they resemble manhole or drainage covers in Germany, which are consistently round in shape with a series of 15- or 16-holes around the outer edge, often within a concentric ring. Gullideckel wheels in a variety of diameter and offset specifications were later incorporated into the facelift versions of the W126 S-Class, R107 SL and W201 190E series, and were also the 'non-option' wheel on the R129 SL-Class roadster.

Much of the 124's engineering and many of its features were advanced automotive technology at its introduction, incorporating innovations that have been adopted throughout the industry. It had one of the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any vehicle of the time (0.28 for the 200/200D model for the European market with 185/65 R15 tires) due to its aerodynamic body, that included plastic molding for the undercarriage to streamline airflow beneath the car, reducing fuel consumption and wind noise. It had a single windscreen wiper that had an eccentric mechanism at its base that extended the wiper's reach to the top corners of the windscreen (more than if it had traveled in a simple arc). The saloon/sedan, coupés and convertibles had optional rear headrests that would fold down remotely to improve rearward visibility when required. This feature was not available for the T-model because of its specific layout (no space to store the retractable headrests), but the estate serially came with a "neighbour-friendly" rear door that was pulled in the shut-position silently and automatically by a sensor-controlled servomotor. This allowed the use of a tighter fitting rear gate, minimizing the cabin noise in the T-model - sometimes an area of concern for station wagons.

The estate cars (chassis designation S124) came in 5 or 7-seat models, the 7-seater having a rear-facing bench seat that folded flush luggage compartment cover and an optional (in the US until 1994) retractable cargo net. To provide a flat loading floor with the seat folded down, the T-model's rear seat squab was mounted about 10 cm (3.9 in) higher than in saloons, robbing rear seat passengers of some head room. The S124 estate continued in production alongside the new W210 until the S210 estate launched more than a year later. A two-door coupé version was also built, with the chassis designation C124.

The E 320, E 220, and E 200 cabriolets ceased production in 1997. Indian assembly (in a joint-venture with Telco called Mercedes-Benz India) began in March 1995. Offered with five-cylinder diesel engines built by Mercedes' Indian partner Bajaj Tempo, the W124 was replaced there in December 1997.

Models

Initial launch range

Upon launch of serial production in January 1985 (the sedan went on sale in December 1984), the range consisted of seven models, to replace the seven W123 models in production (200, 230E, 250, 280E, 200D, 240D, 300D).

• The four cylinder petrol range included the M102 powered 200 and 230E models. Both were carried over from the previous generation, but had refined timing and compression ratios for better performance. The former had the 1997 cc with the Stromberg 175 CDT carburettor, and the latter bored out 2299 cc had the KE-Jetronic fuel injection.
• The six cylinder petrol range, had the 260E and 300E models. Unlike the predecessor, which had two different motors, these were now powered by the new M103 engine of 2599 and 2962 cc displacement respectively, differing in cylinder bore size only.
• The diesel range was manifested by the 200D, 250D and 300D with the new OM601, OM602 and OM603 engine series in four, five and six-cylinder displacements.
• All of the cars had the modular OHC engines with a 15° incline complete with the breakerless tranisistorised TSZ ignition.
• Standard 4 speed manual transmission, except the six-cylinder models, which had the overdrive 5 speed as standard, and rest as option. Optional was the W4A 020 (722.4) 4-speed automatic, except the 300E, which had the stronger W4A 040 (722.3)
• Power steering was standard on all models. Optional were the rear height adjustable and self-levelling hydropneumatic suspension mixed with coil springs and anti-lock braking system.

1985 - Estates, Emissions and Exports

In July the range gained another model, the 200E for the Italian market due to the country's tax rates being biased to engine displacement with the 2.0 being the next band. The Italian version came standard with the 5 speed manual transmission and the automatic option.

The estate, S124, went on sale in September 1985 and whilst repeating most of the sedan's range with models 200T, 230TE, 300TE, 200TD and 250TD, with the same motors as were in the sedan, but lacking the 2.6 litre M103 and the 3,0 litre OM603 (the 300TD will join the lineup a year later).

United States 1986 Model year began in the autumn, where the sedan was offered in the sole 300E, albeit in both 5 speed and automatic versions. In the past the rudiments of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) automotive emission control regulations and, in particular, the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) requirements as well as the US Department of Transportation rules on passenger safety required extensive augmentation to imported vehicles, which caused American-sold Mercedes models to be visibly different, underpowered and a lot more heavier, the W124 design specification was built to comply with these requirements. This meant that the only US-exported W124 cue would be the rectangular sealed-beam headlights, and whilst US cars were still 100 kg heavier than their European counterparts, the engine performance would be identical for the duration of production.

Whilst the United States enforced its emission control laws rather forcibly, the European Community's dedication to emission control originated in the 1970 70/220/EEC directive, that would slowly evolve into the European emission standards that came into affect in January 1993 as Euro 1, with the mandatory catalytic converter. This gave automotive producers plenty of time to adjust their production to comply with these requirements. Mercedes-Benz began doing so for its petrol range in September 1985 introducing three labels: ECE for was retroactively applied to unmodified vehicles, KAT those equipped with the optional three-way catalytic converter and RÜF (Rückrüstfahrzeug) which loosely translates as 'retrofit vehicle', meaning that it had the provisions for the converter's later installation.

Performance would vary according to engine, with the six-cylinder motors losing up to 10 hp (in part to having their compression ratio decreased) and gaining up to 50 kg in weight with acceleration, top speed and fuel expenditure being affected. Catalyst equipped motors also got the EZL ignition system, where distributor advance would now be governed by the ECU taking into account crankshaft and throttle positions, intake vacuum, air and coolant temperatures, as opposed to the classic analogue vacuum driven advancing of the TSZ. Only the 200 and 200T models would remain in their original ECE versions.

1986 - Turbos and catalysts

The transitional state for optional catalytic converters would end in September 1986, when they would become standard, but the RÜF version would remain a discount option in certain markets. This included the carburettor fed 200 and 200T models, which gained a new double barrel Pierburg 2EE downdraft carburettor and EZL ignition.

For the American 1987 MY, Mercedes-Benz introduced the Garret T3 Turbocharger on the OM603, resulting in the 300D Turbo and 300TD Turbo models, only available in the United States. These were seen as successors to the 300 Turbodiesel W123 range, which was the sole representative of that car in the United States from 1981 to 1986 MY. Also for 1987, the 5 speed manual option was pulled out for the 300E sedan, leaving all American cars automatic only.

It was during this time that Mercedes-Benz became increasingly concerned at the abundance of "grey" imports. The US legislature not only allowed for registration of privately bought foreign car, but also for third parties to officially import the cars for distribution without paying any commissions to the official dealers. Prior to 1980 the scale was superficial, but as the EPA and CAFE regulations put severe restrictions, compelling Mercedes-Benz to abandon on its petrol engine range of all save the flagship models, grey import dealers filled the void. By 1985 60 000 vehicles were being imported into the United States, with every third being a Mercedes.

With the launch of the W124 model (and parallel new generation of motors for the S-class and the SL) whose performance was now superficial to the models on the home market, Mercedes-Benz pursued a multi-million US dollar congressional lobbying campaign that would ultimately manifest in the Imported Vehicle Safety Compliance Act effectively banning import of all vehicles less than 25 years old.

1987 - Coupes and 4Matics

In early 1987 the 2-door coupe version (strictly speaking a hardtop) was presented. Compared to the sedan, it had a shorter wheelbase and lower roofline, with a pillarless glazing. For the comfort of the rear passengers, instead of the large panoramic window of the predecessor, the ceiling padding extended further aback below the rear window glass. The model range was represented by two models, the 230CE and 300CE, with the same M102 and M103 engines of the sedan/estate, but with the 5 speed manual standard for both cars.

The 4 Matic all-wheel drive system first introduced on the W124

One of the major novelties for 1987 was the introduction of the 4Matic all-wheel drive system, developed to rival Audi's Quattro and BMW's Xdrive. The system used a number of sensors to determine loss of traction and could automatically engage central differential providing 4 wheel drive, and the successively lock it, and the rear differential as road conditions dictated. The system was initially offered for the 260E, 300E, 300D sedans as well as 300D and 300TD Turbo estates (with the 300D Turbo sedan joining in the following year). All aspirated engines could have the choice with either the manual or automatic transmission.

Another major milestone in 1987 was Mercedes-Benz discontinuing its diesel range for North America for the upcoming 1988 MY. This was caused by the reliability issues with the Diesel particulate filter mandated by the California Air Resources Board. Instead Mercedes-Benz offered the 300D Turbo and 300TD Turbo on the home market, whilst the petrol 300TE filled the void in American exoports.

1988 - Clean diesel and fuel injection

Attentively addressing the issue of Diesel emissions, Mercedes Benz made a major modification to the OM 606 redesigning the cylinder head prechambers with angled fuel injection, allowing more efficient combustion and small power boost. The particulate filter location was moved away from the engine. Injection pumps would get altitude correction. A 40% reduction in emissions would be achieved as a result. Atmospheric engines would gain this technology in February 1989.

The withdrawal of the turbocharged motors from the US market also included the 190D 2.5 Turbo, powered by the OM605 with the Garrett T25 turbocharger. Mercedes-Benz opted to offer this engine with the W124, as the 250D Turbo.

In parallel to the facelift of the W201 190, Mercedes-Benz made standard some of the previous extra-cost options: namely the ABS, heated driver's door mirrors and the tank, jets and hoses of the windscreen washer across the whole range of the 124 series.

Also in 1988 Mercedes-Benz began its commitment to fully transition to fuel injection. For this it began to offer the 200E and 200TE models, with the former already being offered in Itally, to supplement the 200 and 200T as new entry models, actively encouraging dealers to promote them to cost-sensitive customers, sometimes, as a no-extra cost discount given the very subtle price difference.

For the United States, the sole 300E and 300TE for 1989 MY was complimented by the 300CE coupe and the 260E sedan.

1989 - First facelift and 24 valve

In September 1989 the whole series underwent its first facelift. Externally the cars can be distinguished with plastic side panels, whose top interface had bright chrome strip that continued across the front and rear bumper. Chrome was also introduced in door handles and hub caps. Body coloured mirrors completed the look. Customers could also order a sportline trim with tighter 'sports' suspension, lower driveline and wider 205/60R15 tyres on wider 7J alloy rims (instead of the standard 195/65 R15 on 6.5 inch stamped steel), The facelift was also the curtain call of the RÜF vehicles, as all post facelift W124s now had the catalytic converter as standard.

One major milestone was the introduction of the M104 engine with a double overhead camshaft cylinder head. Mercedes-Benz has deployed DOHC on the popular 190E 2.3-16 performance model, but these were designed and built by Ford-Cosworth whereas, the M104 was internally designed. The model also introduced a two position Variable valve timing on the intake shaft and anti-knock ignition correction for the ECU. In the same format as the Cosworth motor, the models were designated as the 300E-24, 300TE-24 and 300CE-24, indicating the number of valves involved. Sharing the block of the 3.0 litre M103, the motor provided a peak 40 hp boost without any reduction in fuel economy.

The facelifted model went on sale to the United States as the 1990 MY where the 260E was rebadged as the 300E 2.6. Joining it was the 300E and 300TE 4Matic models.

1990 - Exports, EGR and overdrive

In June 1990, two Italy-specific models were introduced the 250TD Turbo estate and the 200CE coupe from the same consideration as the 200E in 1985, to be in lower tax bands, which were based on engine displacement alone. Also in 1990 the diesels would make a comeback into the US market for the 1991 MY, but with the five turbocharged cylinder OM 602 engines, badged as 300D 2.5 Turbo and 300TD 2.5 Turbo. Standard on the US models and optional on other turbocharged diesels was exhaust gas recirculation used in conjunction DPF and oxidation catalysts. Unlike the Petrol engine converters, these did not hamper engine performance, but did offer reduced making the option a worthy investment in markets were road tax was tied to the CO₂ emissions (it would be offered on atmospheric Diesels in spring 1991).

The other major even for 1990 was the debut of the W5A 030 722.5 automatic transmission for the M104 engined models. It featured an additional overdrive module. 1990 was also the curtain call for carburettors, as the final 200 and 200T were built come June. (The carburettor would carry on in the 190 until January 1991, and in the W460 230G G-wagen until mid-year 1992, though this model was for extra-European export)

1991: The “wolf”

A major sensation for the company was the release of the 500E in October 1990, whose production began in February. The project was a result of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Porsche where car bodies and chassis would make several trips between both factories for assembly. The vehicle was characterised by wider rear fenders, broader track and low profile 225/55 ZR tyres on 8J x 16 inch rims. Powering the car was the M119 V8 engine with DOHC cylinder heads and VVT on intake camshafts that made its debut for the R129 500SL two years earlier (in parallel to the M104 -24 models). For the 500E in place of the KE-Jetronic was the new digital HMF system (LH-Jetronic) with a hot wire mass air flow sensor, and an open deck cylinder block for better cooling.

For export to North America and Japan, a watered down version, the 400E was available, lacking the body style of the senior stablemate, and featuring a smaller displacement 4196 cc M119 motor. Both cars were commonly refereed to as "wolves" (in sheep's clothing) with regard to their hidden outward appearance, but astonishing performance, with the same media affect like the 300 SEL 6.3 two decades prior.

1991 saw discontinuation of several models, namely the 4Matic 260E and non turbocharged 300D (with the remaining models being available with automatic transmission only). Additionally the underpowered and poorly selling 200TD was also retired.

1992 - Petrol DOHC

Mercedes-Benz, after the successful introduction of the DOHC technology first in the Cosworth built 16-valve M102s for the 190, then the 24-valve M104 engine & the M119 32-valve engines in 1989. In 1991 it was joined by the 3.2 litre M104 on the new W140 S-class, an in summer 1992 Mercedes-Benz was ready to fully transition to the new engine family across the mid-range. All, except the 2.0 litre M111 would gain the new Bosch LH Jetronic with HFM system in place of the KE-Jetronic with the EZL ignition, and would revert to the pre-catalyst 10.0 compression ratio.

Mercedes-Benz also used this opportunity to optimise the manufacturing process, by making a universal bore size of 89.9 mm for all four engines, thus achieving two identical cylinder blocks and altering stroke ratio using a range of crankshafts and rods, rather than having to machine four sets of blocks for a universal 80.25 mm stroke.

• In place of the four cylinder 1997 cc M102 was the more undersquare (78.7 mm stroke) 1998 cc M111, represented in the 200E, 200TE & 200CE models, with latter being available now in Greece and Portugal, in addition to Italy. Unlike the other engines, this had a Siemens Pressure Engine Control system which timed injection from manifold pressure (instead of the hot wire mass airflow sensor used in the LH-Jetronic), lacked the variable valve timing mechanism on the intake camshaft and had a smaller compression boost to 9.6. Nevertheless a boost of 15% (18hp) and 10% (18 Nm) were accomplished.
• The bigger very oversquare (95.5 mm bore) 2299 cc M102 of the 230 series was replaced by the almost square 2199 cc M111 in the new 220E, 220TE & 220CE models. Despite the smaller displacement, the boost was 14 & 6 % (18 hp and 12 Nm).

• Conversely, the almost square (82.9 mm bore) six cylinder 2599 cc M103 of the 260 series, formerly represented solely on the sedan, was replaced by the very short stroke (73.5 mm) 2799 cc M104 on the 280E, which was now also available on the estate as the 280TE. Here the boost was most dramatic, a 23% increase in power (37 hp) and torque (50 Nm).
• The top end oversquare (88.5 mm ) 2962 cc M103 300 series and the M104 300-24 series was replaced by more stroking (84 mm) 3199 cc M104, as the 320E, 320CE & 320CE.This stroke ratio was also the same for the OM606 diesel engine, allowing to use the crankshafts from the OM603 diesel. Compared with the M103, a 22% boost was facilitated (40 hp and 55 Nm) and compared to the 300-24 M104, peak power remained at 220 hp, but shifted to much lower RPM (from 6400 to 5500), torque also got a 17% boost (45 Nm).
• The 4Matic 300E and 300TE models would retain the M103 engine.

1993 MY US export retained the 300 series badging (300E, 300CE & 300CE) in spite of having the 3.2 litre engine. The 280E was badged as 300E 2.8. Also for the 1993, the 4Matic models were discontinued.

The other major event for 1992 was the start of the A124 Cabriolet production. After the end of the W111 280SE and 280SE 3.5 in 1971, the cabriolet was absent from the line-up for more than two decades. The opportunity for its revival came with the R129 SL, for which was based off the C124 Coupe, where extensive structural reinforcements and emergency gas-fired anti rollover bar enabled compliance with safety regulations. Encouraged by the success of the roadster, Mercedes-Benz embarked on developing a full cabriolet, where the rear passenger headrests covers would act as braces.

In Europe production began as the 300CE-24 inheriting the M104 motor and the name of the now discontinued C124 namesake, for the 1993 MY, however, Mercedes offered the 300CE cabriolet with the 3.2 litre M104, making it a unique pre-facelift model.

1993 - the E-class

In August 1993 Mercedes-Benz released the second facelift of the W124. This time the changes were much more drastic, particularly in the fascia which was modelled after the W140 S-class and the newly released W202 C-Class, as part of the company's new corporate styling with regard to the radiator grille that was now integrated into the bonnet's contours, and the pearl coloured turn indicators. The boot cover was also given a small workover, as were the tailghts. The bumper strips on the aprons were now now body coloured. Lastly the wheels got new hub caps to complete the look.

The petrol engines remained the same for the sedan, estate and coupe (although the 2.8 litre M104 was adjusted by 4 hp to fit into a lower tax band), whilst the cabriolet gained the latter's 2.2 litre M111 and 3.2 litre M104, as well as the 2.0 M111 for Greece, Portugal and Italy. The DOHC transition continued on the diesel range, and with the facelift, the 2.5 and 3.0 OM602 and OM603 gained the new 20 and 24 valve cylinder heads, as the OM605 and OM606 motors, providing 20% more power. This did not affect the turbocharged models which would retain the SOHC motors.

The facelift coincided with the a major re-badging that began with launch of the W202 as a replacement for the W201 in March. Originally the 190 was to be limited to a few select models, but its popularity caused the series to become a family on its own. Applying the same logic would be unfeasible as the new W202 was to be more classy and upmarket from the start. In the old system Mercedes-Benz marketed its products on a series which would often, but not always, coincide with the displacement that the engine made. If the car had special features, like a Diesel engine or an estate body (Transport) it would punctuate this in the label eg 250TD. For upmarket trims or models, it would punctuate this with an S for Sonder. (literally translates as special, and figuratively as exclusive). In 1972, to clarify its selling strategy it split the product lines into standard class, encompassing the /8 models and the S-Class, encompassing models of the newly released 116 and 107 chassis. However, by the early 1990s, the standard range ballooned to the point that in addition to encompassing more than 8 series at any one time, in addition to many specific models (turbocharged diesels, AWD 4Matics) in several body styles, it now had to incorporate the W463, which, unlike the W460 Geländewagen was not a commercial vehicle and was sold through regular Mercedes showrooms. At the same time, having the "S-class" broadly applied to the whole premiere range did not catch on, particularly with the R107 SL after 1981, but it did go well for the W126 series and the following W140.

Upon the launch of the W202, Mercedes-Benz decided to make an opposite to the S-class, a Compact-class, which was the C-Class, and to avoid it being confused with the existing C124 and A124 models, the label precedes the model name. The template was well received, and in 1993 the company decided to re-badge the whole product line in a similar fashion, with the W140 officially privatising the S-Class, the R129 SL becoming the SL-Class, the W463 G-Wagen - the G-Class and this left the W124 series. Here Daimler chose to keep the common E, which stood for Enspritz, or injected, label, but now reversed it into the E-Class. Attributes of body styles such as C or T were dropped. Diesel powered cars were punctuated with a Diesel badge and those turbocharged - Turbodiesel. Thus if an Italian customer was wishing to purchase a Mercedes-Benz 250 series estate with a turbocharged diesel engine - the 250TD Turbo in June, in August he will be purchasing a Mercedes Benz E-class 250, with a turbocharged diesel engine, the E250 Turbodiesel. In certain cases, the model code was adjusted to the real displacement, such as the 400E became the E420.

For the American 1994 MY, the range was condensed to the E320 for all four body styles and the E300 Diesel for the sedan in addition to the E420 and E500 "canines".

Thus the model range under the new system was:

• E200 with the 2.0 litre M111 engine, available all four body styles, but the 2 door version limited to Italy, Portugal and Greece,
• E200 Diesel with the 2.0 litre OM601 engine available solely for the sedan (This model, the 124.120, would be only one produced continuously for the whole W124 lifecycle)
• E220 with the 2.2 litre M111 engine available all four body styles.
• E250 Diesel with the new DOHC 2.5 OM605 engine available for the sedan and estate.
• E250 Turbodiesel with the older OHC 2.5 OM602 engine available for the sedan and estate, with the latter being limited to Italy.
• E280 with the 2.8 litre M104 engine available for the sedan and estate
• E300 4Matic retaining the OHC M103 engine, available for the sedan and estate.
• E300 Diesel with the new DOHC 2.5 OM606 engine available for the sedan and estate.
• E300 Turbodiesel with the older OHC 3.0 OM603 engine available for the sedan and estate.
• E300 Turbodiesel 4Matic also keeping the OM603, available for the sedan and estate.
• E320 with the 3.2 litre M104, available for all four body styles
• E420 with the 4.2 litre M119, available only for the sedan
• E500 with the 5.0 litre M119, also limited to the sedan only.
  

The 1993 W 124 has a different front design, retains the plastic side panels, and has an extended rear bumper

The table gives preproduction to end of production as per Daimler. Daimler lists November 1984 as the start of production for the series but also lists 1985 as part of preproduction for any specific early model. No regular deliveries occurred in 1984.The W124 was also offered as a long wheelbase saloon targeted for taxi companies, but the more luxury equipped version was also used as a limousine.

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine	Body style
124.019	1993–1994	200 E	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Sedan/Saloon
	1994–1996	E 200
124.020	1985–1990	200	2.0 L M102.922 I4	Sedan/Saloon
124.021	1985–1992	200 E	2.0 L M102.963 I4	Sedan/Saloon
124.022	1992–1994	220 E	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Sedan/Saloon
	1994–1996	E 220
124.023	1985–1992	230 E	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Sedan/Saloon
124.026	1985–1992	260 E	2.6 L M103.940 I6	Sedan/Saloon
	1990–1992	300 E 2.6
124.028	1992–1993	280 E, 300 E 2.8	2.8 L M104.942 I6	Sedan/Saloon
	1994–1996	E 280
124.030	1985–1992	300 E	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.031	1989–1992	300 E-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.032	1992–1995	300 E, 320 E	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Sedan/Saloon
	1994–1996	E 320
124.034	1992–1993	400 E	4.2 L M119.975 V8	Sedan/Saloon
	1994–1996	E 420
124.036	1991–1993	500 E	5.0 L M119.974 V8	Sedan/Saloon
	1994	E 500
124.036 (options 957, 958)	1993–1994	E 60 AMG	6.0 L M119 E60 V8	Sedan/Saloon
124.120	1986–1989	200 D	2.0 L OM601.912 Diesel I4	Sedan/Saloon
124.125	1986–1989	250 D	2.5 L OM602.912 Diesel I5	Sedan/Saloon
124.126	1993–1996	E 250 Diesel	2.5 L OM605.911 Diesel I5	Sedan/Saloon
124.128	1990–1993	250 D Turbo, 300 D 2.5 Turbo	2.5 L OM602.962 Turbo Diesel I5	Sedan/Saloon
124.130	1985–1993	300 D	3.0 L OM603.912 Diesel I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.131	1994–1996	E 300 Diesel	3.0 L OM606.910 Diesel I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.133	1987–1993	300 D Turbo	3.0 L OM603.960 Turbo Diesel I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.226	1986–1993	260 E, 300 E 2.6 4Matic	2.6 L M103.943 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.230	1986–1993	300 E 4Matic	3.0 L M103.985 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.330	1986–1993	300 D 4Matic	3.0 L OM603.913 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.333	1988–1993	300 D Turbo 4Matic	3.0 L OM603.963 I6	Sedan/Saloon
124.040	1992–1993	200 CE-16	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Coupé
	1993–1996	E 200
124.042	1993–1994	220 CE	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Coupé
	1994–1996	E 220
124.043	1987–1992	230 CE	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Coupé
124.050	1988–1992	300 CE	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Coupé
124.051	1990–1993	300 CE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Coupé
124.052	1993–1994	300 CE, 320 CE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Coupé
	1994–1996	E 320
124.060	1993–1994	200 CE	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E 200
124.061	1990–1993	300 CE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Cabriolet
124.062	1993–1994	220 CE	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E 220
124.066	1993–1994	300 CE, 320 CE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E 320
124.079	1993–1994	200 TE	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Estate
	1994–1996	E 200
124.080	1985–1993	200 T	2.0 L M102.922 I4	Estate
124.081	1986–1993	200 TE	2.0 L M102.963 I4	Estate
124.082	1993–1996	E 220	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Estate
124.083	1985–1992	230 TE	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Estate
124.088	1992–1993	280 TE, 300 TE 2.8	2.8 L M104.942 I6	Estate
	1994–1996	E 280
124.090	1988–1991	300 TE	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Estate
124.091	1989–1992	300 TE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Estate
124.290	1986–1993	300 TE 4Matic	3.0 L M103.985 I6	Estate
124.092	1993–1994	300 TE, 320 TE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Estate
	1994–1996	E 320
124.180	1986–1989	200 TD	2.0 L OM601.912 Diesel I4	Estate
124.185	1986–1989	250 TD	2.5 L OM602.912 Diesel I5	Estate
124.393	1986–1993	300 TD Turbo 4Matic	3.0 L OM603.963 I6	Estate

Dimensions and weight

Body style	Wheelbase	Length	Width	Height	Curb weight
Sedan/Saloon	2,800 mm (110.2 in)	4,740 mm (186.6 in)	1,740 mm (68.5 in)	1,428 mm (56.2 in) 1,451 mm (57.1 in) (4Matic)	1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
Sedan/Saloon LWB	3,600 mm (141.7 in)	5,540 mm (218.1 in)	1,740 mm (68.5 in)	1,480 mm (58.3 in)	1,635 kg (3,605 lb)
Estate	2,800 mm (110.2 in)	4,765 mm (187.6 in)	1,740 mm (68.5 in)	1,489 mm (58.6 in) 1,498 mm (59.0 in) (4Matic)	1,510 kg (3,329 lb)
Coupé	2,715 mm (106.9 in)	4,655 mm (183.3 in)	1,740 mm (68.5 in)	1,394 mm (54.9 in) 1,391 mm (54.8 in) (convertible)	1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
500 E	2,800 mm (110.2 in)	4,750 mm (187.0 in)	1,796 mm (70.7 in)	1,410 mm (55.5 in)	1,710 kg (3,770 lb)

Gallery (Pre-facelift)

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  W 124 saloon (1989–1993)
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  W 124 saloon (1989–1993)
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  W 124 sedan (1989–1993, Canada)
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  S 124 estate (1989–1993)
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  S 124 estate (1989–1993)
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  W 124 CE coupé (1991–1993)
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  A 124 convertible (1993)
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  V 124 Limousine (1989–1993)
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  Interior (Daytime, 200 E)
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  Interior (Nighttime, 300 E)

Gallery (Post-facelift)

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  Mercedes-Benz W124 sedan (U.S.-spec.)
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  Mercedes-Benz W124 saloon
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  Mercedes-Benz W124 saloon
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  Mercedes-Benz S124 estate
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  Mercedes-Benz C124 coupé
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  A124 convertible

500 E

Main article: Mercedes-Benz 500 E

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124; US)

1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124; US)

Mercedes-Benz sold a high performance version of the W124, the 500 E, created in close cooperation with and assembled by Porsche. It used the 5.0 L 32-valve V8 M119 Engine based on the engine from the 500 SL (R129) roadster. Porsche engineered the suspension and chassis design with a performance bias. Mercedes entered an agreement with Porsche to assemble the vehicles at their plant in Zuffenhausen, as the automaker was in crisis, and its factory capacity was underutilized. Porsche also constructed the chassis for the 400 E, which was in essence identical to the 500 E's chassis.

Masterpiece

Mercedes-Benz W124 Masterpiece rear label

Mercedes-Benz W124 Masterpiece gear knob

In some countries, the final batch of W124 was sold as the limited edition Masterpiece in 1995. Following the impending release of its successor, the Mercedes-Benz W210, the remaining units of W124 were fitted with additional accessories found in stock models such as walnut wood steering wheel (optional), airbag for front passenger, walnut center console glove box, electric rear blind and rear seat side window sunshade (optional). There were also 4 unique pieces of accessories fitted to Masterpieces which were not available to any other W124 around the world – gear knob engraved with the word Masterpiece, stainless door sills engraved with Mercedes Benz, Masterpiece label on the right side of the boot and the new 6-hole light alloy wheels.

Engines

W 124 models with turbocharged OM 602 or OM 603 engines, as well as naturally aspirated OM 605 or OM 606 engines can easily be identified by their air intake slits in the front right wing

Engine	Cyl.	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (sec.)	Maximum speed	Fuel consumption (Euro mix)
Gasoline
2.0 8V (200)	I4	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)	160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft)	12.6	187 km/h (116 mph)
2.0 8V	I4	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)	170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft)
2.0 8V (E 200)	I4	118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp)	172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft)	12.0–14.0	175–190 km/h (109–118 mph)	8.6 L/100 km (33 mpg‑imp; 27 mpg‑US)
2.3 8V	I4	132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp)	198 N⋅m (146 lb⋅ft)	10.4	204 km/h (127 mph)
2.0 16V	I4	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft)	11.5–12.1	183–200 km/h (114–124 mph)	8.7 L/100 km (32 mpg‑imp; 27 mpg‑US)
2.3 8V	I4	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft)	11.2–13.5	185–200 km/h (115–124 mph)	9.0 L/100 km (31 mpg‑imp; 26 mpg‑US)
2.2 16V	I4	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp)	210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft)	10.6–11.1	193–210 km/h (120–130 mph)	8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg‑imp; 27 mpg‑US)
2.6 12V	I6	160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp)	220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft)	9.0-11.3	200–215 km/h (124–134 mph)
2.6 12V	I6	166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp)	230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)	8.7–10.5	210–218 km/h (130–135 mph)	10.0 L/100 km (28 mpg‑imp; 24 mpg‑US)
2.6 12V	I6	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)	240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft)	8.7	212 km/h (132 mph)	10.5 L/100 km (27 mpg‑imp; 22 mpg‑US)
3.0 12V	I6	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)	255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft)	7.9–9.1	207–225 km/h (129–140 mph)	10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21.6 mpg‑US)
3.0 12V	I6	188 PS (138 kW; 185 hp)	260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft)	7.9–9.6	207–228 km/h (129–142 mph)	10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21.6 mpg‑US)
2.8 24V	I6	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp)	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)	8.8-10.2	213–230 km/h (132–143 mph)	10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 22 mpg‑US)
2.8 24V	I6	197 PS (145 kW; 194 hp)	270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)	8.8–9.1	213–230 km/h (132–143 mph)	10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 22 mpg‑US)
3.0 24V	I6	220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp)	265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft)	7.8–8.4	217–237 km/h (135–147 mph)	11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21.4 mpg‑US)
3.2 24V	I6	220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp)	310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft)	7.8–8.3	235–243 km/h (146–151 mph)	10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21.6 mpg‑US)
3.6 24V AMG	I6	272 PS (200 kW; 268 hp)	385 N⋅m (284 lb⋅ft)	7.0–7.2	250 km/h (155 mph)	11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg‑imp; 21.4 mpg‑US)
4.2 32V (E 420)	V8	279 PS (205 kW; 275 hp) or 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp)	400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) or 410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft)	6.8–7.2	250 km/h (155 mph)	11.8 L/100 km (24 mpg‑imp; 19.9 mpg‑US)
4.2 32V (400E 4.2 AMG)	V8	312 PS (229 kW; 308 hp)	425 N⋅m (313 lb⋅ft)		250 km/h (155 mph)
5.0 32V (500E)	V8	326 PS (240 kW; 322 hp)	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft)	5.9–6.1	250 km/h (155 mph)	13.5 L/100 km (20.9 mpg‑imp; 17.4 mpg‑US)
5.0 32V (E 500)	V8	320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp)	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft)	5.9–6.1	250 km/h (155 mph)
6.0 32V AMG	V8	381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp)	580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft)	5.4–5.3	250 km/h (155 mph)	14.5 L/100 km (19.5 mpg‑imp; 16.2 mpg‑US)
Diesel
2.0 8V D (200D)	I4	72 PS (53 kW; 71 hp)	124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft)	18.5	160 km/h (99 mph)	6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg‑imp; 35 mpg‑US)
2.0 8V D (200D/E 200 DIESEL)	I4	75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp)	126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft)	18	160 km/h (99 mph)	6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg‑imp; 35 mpg‑US)
2.5 10V D (250D)	I5	90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)	154 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft)	16.5	175 km/h (109 mph)
2.5 10V D (E250 DIESEL)	I5	94 PS (69 kW; 93 hp)	158 N⋅m (117 lb⋅ft)	16.5–18.5	160–165 km/h (99–103 mph)	7.2 L/100 km (39 mpg‑imp; 33 mpg‑US)
3.0 12V D	I6	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)	185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft)	13.7	190 km/h (118 mph)
2.5 20V D	I5	113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp)	173 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft)	18.5–20.4	190 km/h (118 mph)	6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg‑imp; 35 mpg‑US)
3.0 12V D	I6	113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp)	191 N⋅m (141 lb⋅ft)	15.0–16.4	175–190 km/h (109–118 mph)	7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg‑imp; 30 mpg‑US)
2.5 10V TD	I5	122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)	225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft)	12.3	195 km/h (121 mph)
2.5 10V TD	I5	126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp)	231 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)	12.5–13.0	190–195 km/h (118–121 mph)	7.5 L/100 km (38 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US)
3.0 24V D	I6	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft)	12.8–13.8	187–200 km/h (116–124 mph)	7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg‑imp; 32 mpg‑US)
3.0 12V TD	I6	143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)	267 N⋅m (197 lb⋅ft)	10.9	202 km/h (126 mph)
3.0 12V TD	I6	147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp)	273 N⋅m (201 lb⋅ft)	10.9–12.8	186–200 km/h (116–124 mph)	7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg‑imp; 30 mpg‑US)

Build quality

Million-mile taxi W124

The W124 gained a good reputation for reliability. In 1995 the diesel engined version topped the "upper middle class" category in a reliability survey of 4–6-year-old cars undertaken by the German Automobile Association (ADAC), with 11.8 recorded breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles for four-year-old cars and 21.6 for six-year-old ones: this compared with 14.6 breakdowns per 1,000 cars for four-year-old Audi 100s and 27.3 for six-year-old big Audis.

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External links

Media related to Mercedes-Benz W124 at Wikimedia Commons

• Curbside Classic: Mercedes W124 (1985–1996 E-Class) The Best Car Of The Past Thirty Years – retrospective of the W124
• French speaking club for all Mercedes W124 (1984–1996)