Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) 260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) · 1985 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) 260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP) produces 160 hp and 228 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and reaches 230 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.7 l/100 km, equal to 254 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 228 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 230 km/h
Engine
| Power | 160 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 118 kW |
| Torque | 228 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,597 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 230 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.7 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.9 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 254 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,740 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm |
| Cargo volume | 521 l |
| Tyre size | 195/65 R15V |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124) 260 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (160 HP) compared with 1,138 trims of other cars from the 1982–1988 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 120 hp |
better than 79%
|
| Torque | 228 Nm | 182 Nm |
better than 78%
|
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 184 km/h |
better than 91%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s | 12.3 s |
better than 82%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.7 l/100 km | 8.7 l/100 km |
better than 16%
|
| CO2 emissions | 254 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 12%
|
| Cargo volume | 521 l | 454 l |
better than 78%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: unladen weight. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W124)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 D 4MT RWD (75 HP) | Diesel | 75 hp | 126 Nm | 19.2 s | 159 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 178 g/km | |
| 250 D 5MT RWD (95 HP) | Diesel | 95 hp | 159 Nm | 16.5 s | 175 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 200 4MT RWD (105 HP) | Petrol | 105 hp | 169 Nm | 13.0 s | 185 km/h | 9.1 l/100 km | 217 g/km | |
| 200 E 4MT RWD (124 HP) | Petrol | 124 hp | 178 Nm | 12.3 s | 195 km/h | — | — | |
| 230 E 5MT RWD (132 HP) | Petrol | 132 hp | 198 Nm | 10.6 s | 200 km/h | 9.2 l/100 km | 218 g/km | |
| 260 E 5MT RWD (166 HP) | Petrol | 166 hp | 220 Nm | 9.8 s | 216 km/h | 10.1 l/100 km | 238 g/km | |
| 300 E (G-Kat) 5MT RWD (179 HP) | Petrol | 179 hp | 225 Nm | 8.5 s | 220 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | 265 g/km | |
| 300 E 5MT RWD (188 HP) | Petrol | 188 hp | 259 Nm | 8.2 s | 225 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | 259 g/km | |
| 300 E 24V 5MT RWD (234 HP) | Petrol | 234 hp | 273 Nm | 7.9 s | 240 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | 262 g/km |