Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1961 – 1965 Germany

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1960s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1961 to 1965. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 55 to 120 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1953 – 1962), peak power rose from 80 to 120 hp, and minimum weight went up by 100 kg. It was also available as a estate.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1961 – 1965

Variants5

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power55 – 120 hp

0–100 km/h12.8 – 30.0 s

Top speed126 – 175 km/h

Fuel economy7.6 – 11.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

T-modell · Estate / wagon 1965 – 1968

Compared with rivals

vs Lancia Flaminia Coupe (1958 – 1967)

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
190 Dc 4MT RWD (55 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	55 hp	30.0 s	126	4-speed manual
200 D 4MT RWD (55 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	55 hp	28.1 s	130	4-speed manual
190 c 4MT RWD (80 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	80 hp	17.7 s	146	4-speed manual
200 4MT RWD (95 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	15.2 s	159	4-speed manual
230 4MT RWD (120 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	12.8 s	175	4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4200 RPM55 HP @ 4200 RPM54 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM118 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 78 mph (126 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 30 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.00-13

Dimensions

Length: 186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 202 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 40 KW @ 4200 RPM55 HP @ 4200 RPM54 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 87 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM118 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 81 mph (130 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 28.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.00-13

Dimensions

Length: 186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2921 lbs (1325 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4023 lbs (1825 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 215 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1897 cm3 (116 ci)
Power: 59 KW @ 5000 RPM80 HP @ 5000 RPM79 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 105 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM142 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 91 mph (146 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.00-13

Dimensions

Length: 186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2755 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3858 lbs (1750 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 257 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 5200 RPM95 HP @ 5200 RPM94 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 115 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM156 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetors
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.00 S 13

Dimensions

Length: 186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2811 lbs (1275 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3913 lbs (1775 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 259 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2306 cm3 (141 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 5400 RPM120 HP @ 5400 RPM118 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque: 133 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM180 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetors
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.00 S 13

Dimensions

Length: 186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 106.3 in (2700 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2877 lbs (1305 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3979 lbs (1805 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 267 g/km

Length4,729 mm

Width1,796 mm

Height1,496 mm

Wheelbase2,700 mm

Curb weight1,250 – 1,325 kg

Torque118 – 180 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.