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Mercedes-Benz E-class W124 AMG E 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic
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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). With 470 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1710 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.4 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
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 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An absolute powerhouse, delivering supercar-rivalling acceleration and immense torque. A true performance legend.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is very high, expected for a large displacement, high-performance V8. Not for the economy-minded.
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(W214: October, 2024 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | E-class |
| Generation: | W124 |
| Modification (Engine): | AMG E 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | September, 1993 |
| End of production: | November, 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 381 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64 Hp/l [199mm less] |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M 119 E 60 More details about the engine M 119 E 60 |
| Engine displacement: | 5956 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 100 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 16.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.5 kg/Hp, 222.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.6 kg/Nm, 274.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 |
| Max. weight: | 2160 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4750 mm mm [199mm less] |
| Width: | 1796 mm mm [84mm less] |
| Height: | 1408 mm mm [60mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm [161mm less] |
| Front track: | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1529 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 ZR16 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut, Coil spring, Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring |
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