Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors

1977 – 1985 Germany

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The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is a car built from 1977 to 1985. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 72 to 140 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1975 – 1985), peak power fell from 185 to 140 hp. The same generation also came as coupé and estate.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1977 – 1985

Variants3

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power72 – 140 hp

0–100 km/h11.6 – 23.0 s

Top speed143 – 185 km/h

Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

Coupé 1977 – 1985

T-modell · Estate / wagon 1978 – 1986

Compared with rivals

vs Lincoln Continental (1980 – 1981) vs Toyota Crown (1979 – 1983)

Similar cars

Renault Alpine1977 – 1985 up to147 hp Compare

Fiat 131 4 doors1978 – 1981 up to140 hp Compare

Ford Thunderbird1977 – 1979 up to154 hp Compare

Volvo 2621977 – 1981 up to155 hp Compare

Lancia Gamma1976 – 1980 up to142 hp Compare

Audi 100/ 2001976 – 1982 up to136 hp Compare

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
240 D Lang 4MT RWD (72 HP) 2.4 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	72 hp	23.0 s	143	4-speed manual
300 D Lang 4MT RWD (88 HP) 3.0 L · 5 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	88 hp	—	154	4-speed manual
250 4MT RWD (140 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	140 hp	11.6 s	185	4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2399 cm3 (146 ci)
Power: 53 KW @ 4400 RPM72 HP @ 4400 RPM71 BHP @ 4400 RPM
Torque: 101 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM137 Nm @ 2400 RPM
Fuel System: Indirect Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 89 mph (143 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 23 s

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 175 HR 14 88 H

Dimensions

Length: 210.8 in (5354 mm)
Width: 70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height: 56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm)
Wheelbase: 134.8 in (3424 mm)
Cargo Volume: 18 cuFT (510 L)

Length5,354 mm

Width1,786 mm

Height1,438 – 1,440 mm

Wheelbase3,424 mm

Curb weight—

Torque137 – 200 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.