The 1994 Mercedes-Benz E 320 W124, offered in Europe from July 1993 to April 1995, is a rear-wheel drive (RWD) 4-door luxury sedan. It includes a 3199cc Petrol engine (M104 E32) with HFM multi-point injection, producing 217 KF / 220 PS / 162 kW at 5500 rpm and 310 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm. Paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 722.5), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 241 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 13.8 L/100km. The car measures 4740 mm in length, 1740 mm in width, 1430 mm in height and weighs 1490 kg, with a fuel tank of 70 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W124 E 320 |
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| Production year: | 1994 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 5 gears |
| Starting price: | € 39,900 |
| Engine size: | 3.2 L |
| Max torque: | 310 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | Line 6 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
| Max power: | 217 PS / 220 hp / 162 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 13.8 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 9.4-11.3 L/100km |
| City: | 18-21.6 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 |
| Body style: | Sedan |
| 0-80 km/h: | 4.9 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 19 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 35.8 s |
| Top speed: | 241 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 1490 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2040 kg |
| Length: | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litra |
Expert reviews
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz E 320 W124 (1994) is a luxury sedan highly regarded for its powerful six-cylinder engine and excellent performance. It offers a smooth and refined ride, being one of the most desirable models of the W124 series. Acceleration is impressive for the time, while the 5-speed automatic transmission provides smooth shifts and comfort. Build quality is high, ensuring reliability, although the 5-speed automatic transmission (722.5) was known to have reliability and longevity issues compared to the 4-speed version, as the extra gears were a "second thought" and had electrical issues. Post-facelift models (like this one) can also have some rust and wiring issues. This model is a true classic, still appreciated today for its combination of power, luxury and comfort, although the 5-speed transmission can be a weak point for maintenance.