Mercedes-Benz E-class W124 AMG E 36 (272 Hp)

Overall Rating

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Safety N/A / 5

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Engine N/A / 5

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Value N/A / 5

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Performance N/A / 5

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Comfort N/A / 5

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People\'s Opinion N/A / 5

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Mercedes-Benz E-class:

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
Before 1993, the E suffix in Mercedes-Benz model names referred to Einspritzmotor when in the early 1970s fuel injection began to proliferate beyond its upper-tier luxury and sporting models. By the launch of the facelifted W124 in 1993 fuel injection was ubiquitous in Mercedes engines, and the E was adopted as a prefix. The model line is referred to officially as the E-Class. All generations of the E-Class have offered either rear-wheel drive or Mercedes' 4Matic four-wheel drive system....(Read more on Wikipedia)

W124 Overview:

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating

Not rated

Euro NCAP Year N/A

Adult Occupant N/A

Stars N/A

Expert Note:
The W124 predates Euro NCAP testing. While built to high standards for its time, it lacks modern safety features like multiple airbags, advanced crumple zones, and electronic stability control found in newer vehicles.

AMG E 36 (272 Hp) Verdict:

Performance Verdict

A highly capable and sporty engine, offering impressive acceleration and a more engaging driving experience than standard models. A true performance variant.

Fuel Economy

Fuel consumption is on the higher side, as expected for an AMG-tuned performance engine.

Best Use Case: Sporty Driving / Enthusiast Car

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Legendary build quality and durability
• Timeless, elegant design
• Exceptional ride comfort and refinement
• Wide range of robust and reliable engines
• Strong classic car appeal and increasing value
• Spacious and practical interior

Cons:

• Lack of modern safety features (pre-Euro NCAP)
• Maintenance can be expensive for specific parts
• Fuel economy on larger petrol engines is poor by modern standards
• Performance on base diesel models is very slow
• Rust can be an issue on neglected examples

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe (C124): 1993 - 1996).

General:
Brand:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	E-class
Generation:	W124
Modification (Engine):	AMG E 36 (272 Hp)
Start of production:	1994
End of production:	1995
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Sedan