Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1946 – 1955 Germany

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A classic from the 1940s, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1946 to 1955. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 38 to 52 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Body styleNot specified

Production1946 – 1955

Variants11

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power38 – 52 hp

0–100 km/h32.0 – 56.0 s

Top speed100 – 121 km/h

Fuel economy6.1 – 9.7 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
170 D 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	38 hp	—	100	Manual, 4 Speed
170 V 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	38 hp	—	108	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Da 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	50.0 s	100	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Db 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	50.0 s	100	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Ds 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	56.0 s	100	Manual, 4 Speed
170 S-D 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	40 hp	56.0 s	100	Manual, 4 Speed
170 S-V 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	39.0 s	116	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Va 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	34.0 s	116	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Vb 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	34.0 s	116	Manual, 4 Speed
170 S 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	52 hp	32.0 s	121	Manual, 4 Speed
170 Sb 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	52 hp	32.0 s	121	Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 28 KW @ 3200 RPM38 HP @ 3200 RPM38 BHP @ 3200 RPM
Torque: 72 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM98 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/51 in (1,311/1,295 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2689 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 28 KW @ 3600 RPM38 HP @ 3600 RPM38 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 74 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM100 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 67 mph (108 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 62.2 in (1580 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/51 in (1,311/1,295 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2557 lbs (1160 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3263 lbs (1480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 50 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/52.8 in (1,311/1,341 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2744 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 50 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 169.1 in (4295 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/53.5 in (1,311/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2744 lbs (1245 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3450 lbs (1565 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 56 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.8/56.5 in (1,316/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2811 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3615 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 29 KW @ 3200 RPM40 HP @ 3200 RPM39 BHP @ 3200 RPM
Torque: 75 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM102 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 56 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/56.5 in (1,311/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2822 lbs (1280 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3748 lbs (1700 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 161 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 72 mph (116 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 39 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 175.2 in (4450 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 62.6 in (1590 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/56.5 in (1,311/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2711 lbs (1230 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3637 lbs (1650 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 72 mph (116 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 34 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 168.7 in (4285 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/52.8 in (1,311/1,341 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3318 lbs (1505 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1697 cm3 (104 ci)
Power: 33 KW @ 3600 RPM45 HP @ 3600 RPM44 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 80 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM108 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 72 mph (116 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 34 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 5.50-16

Dimensions

Length: 169.1 in (4295 mm)
Width: 64.2 in (1631 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.6/53.5 in (1,311/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3318 lbs (1505 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 38 KW @ 4000 RPM52 HP @ 4000 RPM51 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM112 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 75 mph (121 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 32 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 175.4 in (4455 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.8/55.9 in (1,316/1,420 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2689 lbs (1220 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3395 lbs (1540 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1767 cm3 (108 ci)
Power: 38 KW @ 4000 RPM52 HP @ 4000 RPM51 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM112 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 75 mph (121 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 32 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front: Drums
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width: 66.3 in (1684 mm)
Height: 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Front/rear Track: 51.8/56.5 in (1,316/1,435 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in (2845 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3582 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 231 g/km

Length4,285 – 4,455 mm

Width1,580 – 1,684 mm

Height1,590 – 1,610 mm

Wheelbase2,845 mm

Curb weight1,160 – 1,280 kg

Torque98 – 112 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.