Mercedes Benz W114/115, W123 & W124 E-Class

W114/115

The Mercedes Benz W114 and W115 models are a series of coupes and sedans introduced in 1968 by Mercedes Benz, manufactured through model year 1976, and distinguished in the marketplace by nameplates designating their engines.

W114 models featured 6 cylinder engines and were marketed as the 230, 250, and 280, while W115 models featured 4 cylinder engines and were marketed as the 200, 220, 230, and 240. All were styled by Paul Bracq, featuring a three box design. At the time, Mercedes marketed sedans in two size classes, with the W114/W115, positioned below the Mercedes Benz S-Class. Beginning in 1968, Mercedes marketed their model range as New Generation Models, giving their ID plates the designation '/8' (due to their 1968 Launch year). Because they were the only truly new cars of the so-called 'New Generation' and because of the '/8' or 'slash eight' designation, W114 and W115 models ultimately received the German nickname Strich Acht, loosely translated into the English Slash Eight.

he W114/W115 models were the first post-war Mercedes Benz production car to use a newly engineered chassis, not derived from preceding models. The new chassis format of semi-trailing rear arms and ball-joint front end, first displayed in the W114/W115 chassis would be used in all new Mercedes passenger car models until the development of the multi-link rear suspensions of the 1980s. The W108/109 S-Class chassis of the 280 S/8, 280 SE/8 and 300SEL/8 (and W113 280 SL Pagoda) would be the last of the low-pivot swing axle and king pin/double wishbone front ends. The next S-Class -the W116 chassis  having the same engineering of the W114/115.

The W114/W115 models replaced the W110 Fintail models stemming from 1961, and were themselves replaced by the W123 series after 1976.

The Mercedes Benz W114/W115 was the mid sized saloon model for Mercedes, positioned below the S-Class. Mercedes also launched its first 5 cylinder diesel engine OM617 in this chassis. It followed heavily in the direction set by the W108/109 S-class, which was launched in 1965 and heralded the new design idiom. The car was designed by French auto designer Paul Bracq who was chief designer at Mercedes Benz for models from 1957 to 1967, a period that included models such as the Grosser Mercedes Benz 600. Bracq was also responsible for BMW designs (1970–74) and Peugeot designs (1974–96).

Mercedes introduced a coupé variant of the W114 in 1969, featuring a longer boot hood and available with either a 2.5 or 2.8 L 6 cylinder engine. While a classic and understated design these generally cost less than the W113-based 280 SL model that ran through 1971, and its successor, the 3.5 or 4.5 L V8 Mercedes SL R107/C107 (1971–1989) roadster and coupé. While a 'hard top' unlike the fully convertible SL, the pillarless design allowed all the windows to be lowered completely for open air motoring. Only 67,048 coupés were manufactured from 1969 to 1976 (vs. 1852008 saloons). Of these 24669 were 280C and 280CE (top of the range), and 42,379 were the lesser 250C and 250CE.

The W114 received a facelift in 1973 - with a lower bonnet-line, lower and broader grill, a single front bumper to replace the double bumpers, lower placement of the headlamps, A-pillar treatment for keeping the side windows clear, removal of the quarter windows in the front doors, ribbed tail lights to minimize occlusion of the tail lights with road dirt, and larger side mirrors. The interior received inertia reel belts and a new padded steering wheel with a four hole design.

The Mercedes Benz W115 in known to be a very durable car. In 2004 a Greek taxi driver donated his 1976 Mercedes Benz 240 D to the Mercedes Benz Museum Collection with 4.6 million kilometers on the odometer, which is recognised as the Mercedes Benz with the highest recorded mileage known to date.

Innovations:
Like its saloon variant this car also boasted advanced technological innovations. 1969 saw the introduction of the Bosch D-jetronic fully electronic fuel injection system into the 250CE. This was the first ever production Mercedes Benz to use this system.

Other innovations in the W114/W115 models include a center console (a first in a Mercedes sedan), ribbed taillights in 1974. All coupe models used the 6 cylinder engine (and thus were W114s) and were designated with a "C" in the model name.

A Mercedes Benz 220D pickup on the W115 chassis was built briefly in Argentina in the 1970s.

North America:
The W114/W115 was introduced in North America in 1968, but with fewer engine choices than elsewhere. These models from the start had unique headlights, utilizing a sealed beam lamp instead of the H4 type used in the European models. Bumpers changed frequently and there were at least three different bumpers used over the production run in NA. For 1974 the bumpers grew significantly due to new DOT requirements.

North American 240Ds were offered with a 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic, whereas all 5 cylinder 300D models were equipped with the 4 speed automatic without a manual option.

Models

W114

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine			Number built
			Displacement	Model	Type
W114.015	1968–1973	230	2.3 L	M180	inline 6	152822
W114.615	1973–1976	230.6	2.3 L	M180	inline 6	63497
W114.010	1968–1970	250	2.5 L	M114	inline 6	78303
W114.011	1970–1973	250	2.8 L	M130	inline 6	22624
W114.611	1973–1976	250	2.8 L	M130	inline 6	11437
W114.021	1968–1972	250C	2.5 L	M114	inline 6	8824
W114.022	1968–1972	250CE	2.5 L	M114	inline 6	21787
W114.023	1969–1973	250C	2.8 L	M130	inline 6	10527
W114.623	1973–1976	250C	2.8 L	M130	inline 6	1241
W114.060	1972–1973	280	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	19537
W114.660	1973–1976	280	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	25000
W114.062	1972–1973	280E	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	13711
W114.662	1973–1976	280/E	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	9125
W114.072	1972–1973	280CE	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	7576
W114.672	1973–1976	280CE	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	3942
W114.073	1972–1973	280C	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	4924
W114.673	1973–1976	280C	2.8 L	M110	inline 6	8227

W115

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine			Number built
			Displacement	Model	Type
W115.015	1968–1973	200	2.0 L	M115	inline 4	175242
W115.615	1973–1976	200	2.0 L	M115	inline 4	113543
W115.115	1968–1973	200D	2.0 L	OM615	Diesel inline 4	187873
W115.715	1973–1976	200D	2.0 L	OM615	Diesel inline 4	152054
W115.010	1968–1973	220	2.2 L	M115	inline 4	128398
W115.110	1968–1973	220D	2.2 L	OM615	Diesel inline 4	345376
W115.710	1973–1976	220D	2.2 L	OM615	Diesel inline 4	67453
W115.017	1973–1976	230.4	2.3 L	M115	inline 4	87609
W115.117	1973–1976	240D	2.4 L	OM616	Diesel inline 4	126148
W115.114	1974–1976	240D 3.0/300D	3.0 L	OM617	Diesel inline 5	53690

W114 & W115 long wheelbase models

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine			Number built.
			Displacement	Model	Type
W114.017	1968–1973	230 Lang (LWB saloon)	2.3 L	M180	inline 6	1082
W114.617	1968–1973	230.6 Lang (LWB saloon)	2.3 L	M180	inline 6	1131
W115.112	1968–1973	220D Lang (LWB saloon)	2.2 L	OM615	Diesel inline 4	4027
W115.119	1973–1976	240D Lang (LWB saloon)	2.4 L	OM616	Diesel inline 4	3655

W115 Sedan

1969 W115 Sedan

W115 CE Coupe

Long Wheelbase version

 W123

The Mercedes W123 is a range of executive cars produced by German manufacturer Mercedes Benz between 1976 and 1985.


The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the W114 and W115 models, as the most successful Mercedes, selling 2.7 million cars before replacement by the W124 after 1985. The additional range of smaller Mercedes Benz W201 models were introduced in 1982.

Naming:
As usual, model names were related to engine sizes, type of engine and chassis type:
C: for Coupé
T: for Touring (estate/station wagon)
The long wheelbase model was simply called "Lang" (long)
D: for Diesel,
E: for Einspritzung (fuel injection)

As for the chassis codes, W123 is the regular sedan, S123 the estate, C123 the coupé, V123 the Lang, and F123 for the bare chassis as used for ambulances and other conversions.

Model history:
Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 four door versions in January, 1976. While there were some technical similarities to their predecessors, the new models were larger in wheelbase and exterior dimensions. The styling was also updated, although stylistic links with the W114 / W115 were maintained. Initially, all models except 280/280E featured quad unequal size round headlights and the latter large rectangular units. When facelifted these units became standard across the range. All W115 engines were carried over, with the 3 L 5 cylinder diesel model being renamed from "240D 3.0" to "300D" (as it had already been called before in North American markets). The only new engine was the 250's 2525 cm3 inline 6 (Type M123, a short stroke version of the 2.8 L six Type M110) that replaced the old 2496 cm3 Type M114 "six".

In the spring of 1976, a coupé version was introduced on a shorter wheelbase than the saloon (2710 mm (106.7 in) versus 2795 mm (110.0 in)) for the saloon). This W123 C/CE was available as a 230  C (later 230 CE) and as a 280 C/CE in most markets; in North America there were additional 300 CD versions with naturally aspirated, later turbocharged 3 L diesel engines.

It is a tribute to the car's instant popularity – and possibly to the caution built into the production schedules – that nine months after its introduction, a black market had developed in Germany for Mercedes Benz W123s available for immediate delivery. Customers willing to order new cars from their local authorized dealer for the recommended list price faced waiting times in excess of twelve months. Meanwhile, models that were barely used and were available almost immediately commanded a premium over the new price of around DM 5000.

From August 1977, long wheelbase versions (3425 mm (134.8 in)) were produced. These were available as 7/8 seater saloons with works bodies or as a chassis with complete front body clip, the latter serving as the base for ambulance and hearse bodies by external suppliers like Binz or Miesen. These "Lang" versions could be ordered as 240 D, 300 D and 250 models.

At the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, 1977 the W123 T estate was introduced; the T in the model designation stood for "Touring and Transport". All engines derivative except "200 TD" were available in the range. T production began in March, 1978 in Mercedes' Bremen factory.

In early 1979, the diesel models power output was increased; power rose from 54 HP to 60 HP in the 200 D, from 65 HP to 72 HP in the 240D and from 80 HP to 88 HP in the 300 D; at the same time, the 220 D went out of production.

The first Mercedes turbo diesel production W123 appeared in September, 1979. This was the 300 TD Turbodiesel, available with automatic transmission only. In most markets, the turbocharged 5 cylinder 3 L diesel engine (Type OM617) was offered only in the T body style, while in North America it was also available in saloon and coupé guises.

June 1980 saw the introduction of new 4 cylinder petrol engines (Type M102). A new 2 litre four with shorter stroke replaced the old M115, a fuel injected 2.3 litre version of this engine (in 230 E/TE/CE) the old carbureted 230. Both engines were more powerful than their predecessors.
In 1980/81 the carbureted 280 versions went out of production; the fuel injected 280E continued to be offered.

In September 1982 all models received a mild facelift. The rectangular headlights, previously fitted only to the 280/280 E, were standardized across the board, as was power steering. Since February 1982 an optional 5 speed manual transmission was available in all models (except the automatic-only 300 turbodiesel).

W123 production ended in January, 1986 with 63 final T-models rolling out. Most popular single models were the 240 D (455000 built), the 230 E (442000 built), and the 200 D (378000 built).
W123 introduced innovations including ABS (optional from August, 1980), a retractable steering column and an airbag for the driver (optional from 1982). Power (vacuum servo) assisted disc brakes were standard on all W123s. Available options included MB-Tex (Mercedes Benz Texturized Punctured Vinyl) upholstery or velour or leather upholstery, interior wood trim, passenger side exterior mirror (standard on T models), 5 speed manual transmission (European market only), 4 speed automatic transmission (standard in turbodiesel models), power windows with rear seat switch cut outs, vacuum powered central locking, rear facing extra seats (station wagon only), Standheizung (prestart timer-controlled engine heating), self-locking differential, sun roof, air conditioning, climate control, "Alpine" horn (selectable quieter horn), headlamp wipers (European market only), Tempomat (cruise control), power steering (standard after 1982/08), seat heating, catalytic converter (available from 1984 for California only, from fall (autumn) 1984 also in Germany for the 230 E of which one thousand were built).

Models (except North America and Japan)

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine	Power	Torque
W123.020	1976–1981	200	2.0 L M115 inline 4	94 HP @ 4800	158 NM (117 lb·ft) @ 3000
W123.220	1979–1985	200	2.0 L M102 inline 4	109 HP @ 5200	170 NM (125 lb·ft) @ 3000
W123.280	1980–1985	200 T
W123.120	1976–1979	200 D	2.0 L OM615 inline 4 diesel	55 HP @ 4200	113 NM (83 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.120	1979–1985	200 D		60 HP @ 4400	113 NM (83 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.126	1976–1979	220 D	2.2 L OM615 inline 4 diesel	60 HP @ 4200	125 NM (92 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.023	1975–1981	230	2.3 L M115 inline 4	109 HP @ 4800	185 NM (136 lb·ft) @ 3000
W123.223	1979–1985	230 E	2.3 L M102 inline 4	136 HP @ 5100	201 NM (148 lb·ft) @ 3500
W123.043	1977–1980	230 C	2.3 L M115 inline 4	109 HP @ 4800	185 NM (136 lb·ft) @ 3000
W123.243	1980–1985	230 CE	2.3 L M102 inline 4	136 HP @ 5100	201 NM (148 lb·ft) @ 3500
W123.083	1978–1980	230 T	2.3 L M115 inline 4	109 HP @ 4800	185 NM (136 lb·ft) @ 3000
W123.283	1980–1985	230 TE	2.3 L M102 inline 4	136 HP @ 5100	201 NM (148 lb·ft) @ 3500
W123.123	1976–1985	240 D	2.4 L OM616 inline 4 diesel	65 HP @ 4200 from 02/79: 71 HP @ 4400	137 NM (101 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.125	1977–1985	240 D Lang
W123.183	1978–1986	240 TD
W123.026	1975–1985	250	2.5 L M123 inline 6	129 HP @ 5500 from 09/79: 140 HP@ 5500	192 NM (142 lb·ft) @ 3500 from 09/79: 196 NM (145 lb·ft) @ 3500
W123.028	1977–1985	250 Lang
W123.086	1978–1985	250 T
W123.030	1975–1981	280	2.8 L M110 inline 6	156 HP @ 5500	222 NM (164 lb·ft) @ 4000
W123.033	1975–1985	280 E		177 HP @ 6000 from 1978: 185 HP @ 5800	229 NM (169 lb·ft) @ 4500 from 09/79: 235 NM (173 lb·ft) @ 4500
W123.050	1977–1980	280 C		156 HP @ 5500	222 N·m (164 lb·ft) @ 4000
W123.053	1977–1985	280 CE		177 HP @ 6000 from 1978: 185 HP @ 5800	229 NM (169 lb·ft) @ 4500 from 09/79: 235 NM (173 lb·ft) @ 4500
W123.093	1978–1985	280 TE
W123.130	1976–1985	300 D	3.0 L OM617 inline 5 diesel	80 HP @ 4000 from 09/79: 88 HP @ 4400	169 NM (125 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.132	1977–1985	300 D Lang
W123.133	1981–1985	300 D Turbo	3.0 L OM617 A inline 5 turbodiesel	125 HP @ 4350	245 NM (181 lb·ft) at 2400
W123.150	1977–1981	300 CD	3.0 L OM617 Iinline diesel	80 HP @ 4000 from 09/79: 88 HP @ 4400	169 NM (125 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.153	1981–1985	300 CD Turbo	3.0 L OM617 A inline 5 turbodiesel	125 HP @ 4350	245 NM (181 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.190	1978–1985	300 TD	3.0 L OM617 inline 5 diesel	80 HP @ 4000 from 09/79: 88 HP @ 4400	169 NM (125 lb·ft) @ 2400
W123.193	1980–1985	300 TD Turbo	3.0 L OM617 A inline 5 turbodiesel	125 HP @ 4350	245 NM (181 lb·ft) @ 2400

North America and Japan

Model	Years	Engine	Power	Torque
230	MY 1977–1978	M115	93.0 HP @ 4800	125 lb·ft (169 NM) @ 2500 (USA-Canada only )
240 D	MY 1977–1983	OM616.912	62 HP @ 4000 from MY 1981 67 HP @ 4000	97 lb·ft (132 NM) @ 2400 (USA-Canada only)
280 E	MY 1977–1981	M110	142 HP @ 5750 from MY 1980: 140 HP @ 5500	149 lb·ft (202 NM) @ 4600 from MY 1980: 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4600 (USA-Canada only)
280 CE	MY 1978–1981	M110	142 HP @ 5750 from MY 1980: 140HP @ 5500	149 lb·ft (202 NM) @ 4600 from MY 1980: 145 lb·ft (197 N·m) @ 4600 (USA-Canada only)
300 D	MY 1977–1981	OM617.912	77 HP @ 4000 from MY 1981: 83 HP @ 4200	115 lb·ft (156 NM) @ 2400 from MY 1981: 120 lb·ft (163 N·m) @ 2400 (USA-Canada)
300 CD	MY 1978–1981	OM617.912	77 HP @ 4000 from MY 1981: 83 HP @ 4200	115 lb·ft (156 NM) @ 2400 from MY 1981: 120 lb·ft (163 N·m) @ 2400 (USA-Canada only)
300 TD	MY 1979–1980	OM617.912	77 HP @ 4000	115 lb·ft (156 NM) @ 2400 (USA-Canada only)
300 D Turbo Diesel	MY 1981–1985	OM617.952	125 HP @ 4350	181 lb·ft (245 NM) @ 2400 (USA-Canada, Japan only)
300 CD Turbo Diesel	MY 1981–1985	OM617.952	125 HP @ 4350	181 lb·ft (245 NM) @ 2400 (USA-Canada only)
300 TD Turbo Diesel	MY 1981–1985	OM617.952	125 HP @ 4350	181 lb·ft (245 NM) @ 2400 (USA-Canada only)

 From 1982 until the W123's replacement in late 1985, only diesels were sold in North America. The federalized W123s differ from the European W123s due to United States Department of Transportation requirements.

The naturally aspirated 300 TD wagon only had a brief career in North America, being replaced by a turbocharged model for the 1981 model year. Most American buyers had found the heavy wagon much to slow with the less powerful engine. The turbodiesel engine also appeared in the sedan and coupé models in America, but only a few months behind the wagon. Manual transmissions were generally only available to North American buyers in the 4 cylinder models, and a 5 speed was never available.

Notable exterior differences included:
-Larger bumpers
-Round, sealed-beam headlights/fog lamps. Early cars were delivered with clear fog lamps through to model year 1979, later units with yellow
-Location of ID-tag on A-pillar
-Emission control devices

W123 Sedan EU spec

W123 Sedan US spec

W123 T-Model

W123 CE Coupe

 W124

W124 is the Mercedes Benz internal chassis designation for the 1984 to 1995/96 version of the Mercedes Benz E-Class. The W124 models replaced the W123 models after 1984 and were succeeded by the W210 E-Class after 1995.


In North America, the W124 was sold for the 1985 through to 1996 model years.

History:
The W124 is a mid sized vehicle platform. Due to the high cost of German engineering and build quality, the W124 was designed to last many miles, with awards actually given and worn by high mileage versions.

Front suspension uses a separate spring and damper with a rubber top mount. The rear suspension of the W124 features the Mercedes multi link axle introduced in 1982 with the Mercedes 190 and which is now standard on many modern cars. Estate cars (and optionally, saloons and coupes) had Citroen like self leveling rear suspension with suspension struts rather than shock absorbers, gas filled suspension spheres to provide damping and an under bonnet pressurizing pump. Unlike the traditional Citroën application Mercedes opted for a fixed ride height and employed rear coil springs to maintain the static ride height when parked.

The R129 SL roadster was based on the W124 platform, and in return, W124 was equipped with one of the roadster's engines, which comprised the 500 E.

Much of the 124's engineering and many of its features were advanced automotive technology at its introduction, incorporating innovations that have been adopted throughout the industry. It had one of the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any vehicle of the time (0.28 for the 200/200D model for the European market with 185/65 R15 tires) due to its aerodynamic body, that included plastic molding for the undercarriage to streamline airflow beneath the car, reducing fuel consumption and wind noise. It had a single windscreen wiper that had an eccentric mechanism at its base that extended the wiper's reach to the top corners of the windscreen (more than if it had traveled in a simple arc). The saloon/sedan, coupés and convertibles had optional rear headrests that would fold down remotely to improve rearward visibility when required. This feature was not available for the T-model because of its specific layout (no space to store the retractable headrests), but the station wagon serially came with a "neighbour friendly" rear door that was pulled in the shut position silently and automatically by a sensor controlled servomotor. With the exception of the 200, which was equipped with a Stromberg or Pierburg carburetor but was not available to the United States, fuel injection was standard, and the engines incorporated features that maximised performance. The most notable such feature was the addition of an oxygen sensor in the exhaust system which, in conjunction with a semi-electronic fuel injection system, could make the engine run more efficiently. This improved fuel consumption while simultaneously meeting stricter emission regulations. Mercedes Benz's four wheel drive system, the 4Matic was first introduced on the W124 in 1986.

The estate cars (chassis designation S124) came in 5 or 7 seat models, the 7 seater having a rear facing bench seat that folded flush luggage compartment cover and an optional (in the US until 1994) retractable cargo net. In the US 7 seat models were standard, 5 seat models were not available. The S124 estate continued in production alongside the new W210 until the S210 estate launched more than a year later. A two door coupe version was also built, with the chassis designation C124.
Mercedes launched a cabriolet (convertible) version in Europe in 1991, the 300 CE-24 cabriolet, and in the UK (RHD) and Japan (LHD). The 320 CE, and North America, the 300 CE, in 1992. These versions were re-designated as the E320 in 1993, complemented by the less powerful, but less expensive E 220 in 1993, and the mainland Europe-only E 200 in 1994. Mercedes brought the E 320 cabriolet (convertible) to the USA and Japan from 1993 to 1995. There were 68 E 36 AMG cabriolets built from 1993 until 1996 (54 LHD and 14 RHD) to complement the also rare E 36 AMG coupe, saloon (RHD only) and estate. The pre merger AMG coupés are based on the 124 series 2 update . The AMG 3.4 CE (300CE-24 based coupé) are all LHD, 25 were produced from 1988 until 1993.
The E 320, E 220, and E 200 cabriolets ceased production in 1997. Indian assembly (in a joint venture with Telco called Mercedes Benz India) began in March 1995. Offered with 4 cylinder diesel engines built by Mercedes' Indian partner Bajaj Tempo, the W124 was replaced there in December 1997.

Local manufacture in Indonesia are known to continue production of the W124 until 2000 despite the W210 was already introduced in late 1996, making it the last country to locally produce the car since its worldwide discontinuation in 1995. At this time, only two variants were offered; the E220 and E320 (the other variants were discontinued in 1996).

SsangYong Motor Company of Korea licensed the W124 design and continues to produce a stretched version of the W124 as the Chairman, with a Ssangyong badge. It has a 2.9 m (110 in) wheelbase and 3.2 L Mercedes inline 6 M104 engine. Chairman currently has 2.3 L (M111), 2.8 L (M104), and 3.2 L (M104) engines in its product line ups. SsangYong Chairman has developed a 3.6 L version of M104 engine recently for its high end Chairman line up. The engine is called XGi360.

Models:
The pre-facelift models from 1984 to 1993 used the model designations: 200/200 T (carburettor), 200 E/200 TE, 230 E/230 TE, 230 CE, 260 E (saloon only), 300 E/TE, 300 E-24/300 TE-24 valve, 400 E (not in the UK), & 500 E (LHD only in the UK). Diesels were the 200 D/200 TD (not in the UK), 250 D/250 TD & the 300 D/300 TD. Facelift models produced from 1993 to 1996 used the model designations: E 200, E 220, E 280, E 320, E 420 (not in the UK) & E 500 (LHD only in the UK). Both saloon and estate versions of the facelifted model carried the same model designation on their bootlid, i.e. the T was no longer used for estate versions. In the UK post-facelift diesels were E 250 Diesel (saloon only) and E300 Diesel (saloon & estate) models. The W124 was also offered as a long wheelbase targeted for taxi companies, but more luxury equipped version was also used as a limousine.

Chassis code	Years	Model	Engine	Body style
124.019	1993–1994	200E	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Sedan
	1994–1996	E200
124.020	1984–1992	200	2.0 L M102.922 I4	Sedan
124.021	1984–1992	200E	2.0 L M102.963 I4	Sedan
124.022	1993–1994	220E	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Sedan
	1994–1996	E220
124.023	1984–1992	230E	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Sedan
124.026	1987–1990	260E	2.6 L M103.940 I6	Sedan
	1990–1992	300E 2.6
124.028	1993–1994	280E, 300E 2.8	2.8 L M104.942 I6	Sedan
	1994–1996	E280
124.030	1986–1992	300E	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Sedan
124.031	1990–1993	300E-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Sedan
124.032	1993–1994	300E	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Sedan
	1994–1996	E320
124.034	1992–1993	400E	4.2 L M119.975 V8	Sedan
	1994–1996	E420
124.036	1991–1993	500E	5.0 L M119.974 V8	Sedan
	1994	E500
124.036 (option 957)	1993–1994	E60 AMG	6.0 L M119 E60 V8	Sedan
124.120	1986–1989	200D	2.0 L OM601.912 Diesel I4	Sedan
124.125	1986–1989	250D	2.5 L OM602.912 Diesel I5	Sedan
124.126	1993–1996	E250 Diesel	2.5 L OM605.911 Diesel I5	Sedan
124.128	1990–1993	250D Turbo, 300D 2.5 Turbo	2.5 L OM602.962 Turbo Diesel I5	Sedan
124.130	1986–1993	300D	3.0 L OM603.912 Diesel I6	Sedan
124.131	1994–1996	E300 Diesel	3.0 L OM606.910 Diesel I6	Sedan
124.133	1987–1993	300D Turbo	3.0 L OM603.960 Turbo Diesel I6	Sedan
124.226	1986–1993	260E 4Matic	2.6 L M103.943 I6	Sedan
124.230	1986–1993	300E 4Matic	3.0 L M103.985 I6	Sedan
124.330	1986–1993	300D 4Matic	3.0 L OM603.913 I6	Sedan
124.040	1993–1994	200CE	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Coupe
	1994–1996	E200
124.042	1993–1994	220CE	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Coupe
	1994–1996	E220
124.043	1984–1992	230CE	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Coupe
124.050	1988–1989	300CE	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Coupe
124.051	1990–1993	300CE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Coupe
124.052	1993–1994	300CE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Coupe
	1994–1996	E320
124.060	1993–1994	200CE	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E200
124.061	1990–1993	300CE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Cabriolet
124.062	1993–1994	220CE	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E220
124.066	1993–1994	300CE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Cabriolet
	1994–1996	E320
124.079	1993–1994	200TE	2.0 L M111.940 I4	Estate
	1994–1996	E200
124.080	1988–1993	200T	2.0 L M102.922 I4	Estate
124.081	1988–1993	200TE	2.0 L M102.963 I4	Estate
124.082	1993–1996	E220	2.2 L M111.960 I4	Estate
124.083	1988–1992	230TE	2.3 L M102.982 I4	Estate
124.088	1993–1994	280TE, 300TE 2.8	2.8 L M104.942 I6	Estate
	1994–1996	E280
124.090	1988–1991	300TE	3.0 L M103.983 I6	Estate
124.091	1989–1992	300TE-24	3.0 L M104.980 I6	Estate
124.290	1986–1993	300TE 4Matic	3.0 L M103.985 I6	Estate
124.092	1993–1994	300TE	3.2 L M104.992 I6	Estate
	1994–1996	E320
124.180	1986–1989	200TD	2.0 L OM601.912 Diesel I4	Estate
124.185	1986–1989	250TD	2.5 L OM602.912 Diesel I5	Estate

Dimensions and weight

Body style	Wheelbase	Length	Width	Height	Curb weight
Sedan	2800 mm (110.2 in)	4740 mm (186.6 in)	1740 mm (68.5 in)	1428 mm (56.2 in) 1451 mm (57.1 in) (4Matic)	1,390 kg (3,064 lb)
Sedan LWB	3600 mm (141.7 in)	5540 mm (218.1 in)	1740 mm (68.5 in)	1480 mm (58.3 in)	1,635 kg (3,605 lb)
Estate	2800 mm (110.2 in)	4765 mm (187.6 in)	1740 mm (68.5 in)	1489 mm (58.6 in) 1498 mm (59.0 in) (4Matic)	1,510 kg (3,329 lb)
Coupe	2715 mm (106.9 in)	4655 mm (183.3 in)	1740 mm (68.5 in)	1394 mm (54.9 in) 1391 mm (54.8 in) (convertible)	1,630 kg (3,594 lb)
500 E	2800 mm (110.2 in)	4750 mm (187.0 in)	1796 mm (70.7 in)	1410 mm (55.5 in)	1,710 kg (3,770 lb)

Sportline option:
Mercedes Benz offered an option called "Sportline" for the W124 and W201 chassis cars. This option was available in the North American market for the 1992–93 model year 190 E 2.6, 1992–93 300 E/300 CE and 1993–95 E 320/E  320 Coupe. In the European market, however, the "Sportline" option was available for all body styles except the E 500/500 E, all of which came standard with the Sportline package and every option. The package included sport seating (sedans, not coupes), wider wheels (7" rather than 6.5") and lower profile tyres (205/60 x 15 rather than 195/65 x 15), quick ratio steering and a smaller diameter steering wheel, "Sportline" badges on the front wing moldings and gear knob, a slightly lowered ride height and a specially tuned suspension including shorter, stiffer springs, struts, anti-roll bars, and bushings.

The suspension components of the Sportline package were available as an option on all cars, including estates, as Option 653 – Sports Chassis with 8 Hole light alloy rims.

500 E:
Mercedes also included a high performance version of the W124, the 500 E, created in close cooperation with and assembled by Porsche. It used the 5.0 L 32 valve V8 M119 Engine based upon the 500 SL (R129) roadster, and Porsche engineered the suspension and chassis design with a performance bias.

Masterpiece:
In some countries, the final batch of W124 was sold as the limited edition Masterpiece in 1995. Following the impending release of its successor, the Mercedes Benz W210, the remaining units of W124 were fitted with additional accessories found in stock models such as walnut steering wheel (optional), airbag for front passenger, walnut center console glove box, electric rear blind and rear seat side window sunshade (optional). There were also 4 unique pieces of accessories fitted to Masterpieces which were not available to any other W124 around the world – gear knob engraved with the word Masterpiece, stainless door sills engraved with Mercedes Benz, Masterpiece label on the right side of the boot and the brand new 6 hole very light alloy wheels.

Engines

Engine	Cyl.	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (sec.)	Maximum speed	Fuel consumption (Euro mix)
Gasoline
2.0 8V	inline 4	105 HP	160 NM (118 lb·ft)	12.6	187 km/h (116 mph)
2.0 8V	inline 4	109 HP	170 NM (125 lb·ft)
2.0 8V	inline 4	118 HP	172 NM (127 lb·ft)	12.0–14.0	175–190 km/h	8.6 L/100 km (33 mpg-imp; 27 mpg-US)
2.3 8V	inline 4	132 HP	198 NM (146 lb·ft)	10.4	204 km/h (127 mph)
2.0 16V	inline 4	136 HP	190 NM (140 lb·ft)	11.5–12.1	183–200 km/h	8.7 L/100 km (32 mpg-imp; 27 mpg-US)
2.3 8V	inline 4	136 HP	205 NM (151 lb·ft)	11.2–13.5	185–200 km/h	9.0 L/100 km (31 mpg-imp; 26 mpg-US)
2.2 16V	inline 4	150 HP	210 NM (155 lb·ft)	10.6–11.1	193–210 km/h	8.8 L/100 km (32 mpg-imp; 27 mpg-US)
2.6 12V	inline 6	160 HP	220 NM (162 lb·ft)	8.7	218 km/h (135 mph)
2.6 12V	inline 6	166 HP	230 NM (170 lb·ft)	10.0–10.5	205–215 km/h	10.0 L/100 km (28 mpg-imp; 24 mpg-US)
2.6 12V	inline 6	170 HP	240 NM (177 lb·ft)	7.9–8.8	210–232 km/h	10.0 L/100 km (28 mpg-imp; 24 mpg-US)
3.0 12V	inline 6	180 HP	255 NM (188 lb·ft)	8.5–9.9	204–225 km/h	10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 21.6 mpg-US)
3.0 12V	inline 6	188 HP	260 NM (192 lb·ft)
2.8 24V	inline 6	193 HP	270 NM (199 lb·ft)	9.1	230 km/h (143 mph)	10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 22 mpg-US)
2.8 24V	inline 6	197 HP	270 NM (199 lb·ft)	8.8–9.1	213–220 km/h	10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 22 mpg-US)
3.0 24V	inline 6	220 HP	265 NM (195 lb·ft)	7.8–8.4	217–237 km/h	11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 21.4 mpg-US)
3.2 24V	inline 6	220 HP	310 NM (229 lb·ft)	7.8–8.3	235–243 km/h	10.9 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 21.6 mpg-US)
3.6 24V AMG	inline 6	272 HP	385 NM (284 lb·ft)	7.0–7.2	250 km/h (155 mph)	11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg-imp; 21.4 mpg-US)
4.2 32V	V8	279 HP	400 NM (295 lb·ft)	6.8	250 km/h (155 mph)	11.8 L/100 km (24 mpg-imp; 19.9 mpg-US)
5.0 32V	V8	320 HP	480 NM (354 lb·ft)	5.9	250 km/h (155 mph)	13.5 L/100 km (20.9 mpg-imp; 17.4 mpg-US)
5.0 32V	V8	326 HP	480 NM (354 lb·ft)	5.9	250 km/h (155 mph)
6.0 32V	V8	381 HP	580 NM (428 lb·ft)	5.4	250 km/h (155 mph)	14.5 L/100 km (19.5 mpg-imp; 16.2 mpg-US)
Diesel
2.0 8V D	inline 4	72 HP	123 NM (91 lb·ft)	18.5	160 km/h (99 mph)
2.0 8V D	inline 4	75 HP	126 NM (93 lb·ft)	19.5–21.5	145–160 km/h	6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg-imp; 35 mpg-US)
2.5 10V D	inline 5	90 HP	154 NM (114 lb·ft)	16.5	175 km/h (109 mph)
2.5 10V D	inline 5	94 HP	158 NM (117 lb·ft)	16.5–18.5	160–165 km/h	7.2 L/100 km (39 mpg-imp; 33 mpg-US)
3.0 12V D	inline 6	109 HP	185 NM (136 lb·ft)	13.7	190 km/h (118 mph)
2.5 20V D	inline 5	113 HP	173 NM (128 lb·ft)	18.5–20.4	190 km/h	6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg-imp; 35 mpg-US)
3.0 12V D	inline 6	113 HP	191 NM (141 lb·ft)	15.0–16.4	175–190 km/h	7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg-imp; 30 mpg-US)
2.5 10V TD	inline 5	122 HP	225 NM (166 lb·ft)	12.3	195 km/h (121 mph)
2.5 10V TD	inline 5	126 HP	231 NM (170 lb·ft)	12.5–13.0	190–195 km/h	7.5 L/100 km (38 mpg-imp; 31 mpg-US)
3.0 24V D	inline 6	136 HP	210 NM (155 lb·ft)	12.8–13.8	187–200 km/h	7.4 L/100 km (38 mpg-imp; 32 mpg-US)
3.0 12V TD	inline 6	143 HP	267 NM (197 lb·ft)	10.9	202 km/h (126 mph)
3.0 12V TD	inline 6	147 HP	273 NM (201 lb·ft)	10.9–12.8	186–200 km/h	7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg-imp; 30 mpg-US)

Safety:
Some main innovations of the W124 series were related to occupant safety. Derived from the Mercedes 190 (W201), with which the W124 shares the basic layout, its likewise angular body was designed to withstand an offset-crash in a concrete barrier at some 35mph (56km/h) without serious harm to the occupants and a largely undamaged passenger cabin, a windshield that stays in place and doors easily opened without special recovery tools. This crash test configuration became the base for the Euro-NCAP procedure currently being the standard crash test configuration in the EU. Unlike Euro-NCAP, Mercedes required the body of the W124 to withstand an offset impact from the front and from the rear.

The W124 also featured a driver's side airbag (optional in Europe, later standard in the USA), height-adjustable seat belts with electronic-mechanical pre-tensioneers (standard) for both front passengers, rear seat belts which automatically adapted to the size of the passengers (standard), pedals that were moved inversely in a frontal impact (away from the drivers feet and in the direction of the bulkhead separating the cabin from the engine) and door arm rests with deformable elements designed to reduce abdominal injury risk resulting from a side impact.

The dashboard made of impact-absorbing, artificial foam was reinforced with a thin aluminium layer which effectively prevented hoses, valves, housings and other components from heating and engine from penetrating through the dash board inside the passenger cabin in a severe impact. Also, the passenger glove box featured a defined point of rupture, which considerably reduced the probability of front passenger injuries.

Apart from the Mercedes 190, the W124 was the first serially manufactured car in history to see widespread use of light weight high strength steels, which today are a standard in car design.

From late 1988 on, the W124 was one of the first cars available with a passengers side front airbag as an option, initially only in Europe, and from 1990 onwards in North America.

Build quality:
The W124 gained a good reputation for reliability. In 1995 the diesel engined version topped the "upper middle class" category in a reliability survey of 4–6 year old cars undertaken by the German Automobile Association (ADAC), with 11.8 recorded breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles for four year old cars and 21.6 for six year old ones: this compared with 14.6 breakdowns per 1000 cars for four year old Audi 100s and 27.3 for six year old big Audis.

W124 Sedan EU Spec

W124 Sedan US Spec

W124 CE Coupe

W124 T-Model