Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W124) 420 E V8 4AT RWD (279 HP)
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W124) · 1993 - 1995 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W124) 420 E V8 4AT RWD (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.8 l/100 km, equal to 281 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 279 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- 0–100
- 6.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 279 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 205 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Displacement | 4,192 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.8 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 15.0 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 9.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 281 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,740 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Cargo volume | 521 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,620 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,140 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/55 R16Z |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W124) 420 E V8 4AT RWD (279 HP) compared with 2,551 trims of other cars from the 1990–1996 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 279 hp | 140 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 400 Nm | 211 Nm |
better than 94%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 194 km/h |
better than 94%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 11.5 s |
better than 92%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.8 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
better than 9%
|
| CO2 emissions | 281 g/km | 212 g/km |
better than 10%
|
| Cargo volume | 521 l | 446 l |
better than 85%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,620 kg | 1,309 kg |
better than 13%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W124)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200d 5MT RWD (75 HP) | Diesel | 75 hp | 130 Nm | 18.5 s | 159 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 159 g/km | |
| 250d 5MT RWD (113 HP) | Diesel | 113 hp | 173 Nm | 15.5 s | 190 km/h | 7.1 l/100 km | 188 g/km | |
| 200 E 5MT RWD (136 HP) | Petrol | 136 hp | 190 Nm | 11.2 s | 200 km/h | 8.6 l/100 km | 204 g/km | |
| 300d 5MT RWD (136 HP) | Diesel | 136 hp | 210 Nm | 12.8 s | 200 km/h | 7.4 l/100 km | 196 g/km | |
| 220 E 5MT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 210 Nm | 10.5 s | 209 km/h | 8.8 l/100 km | 209 g/km | |
| 300 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (150 HP) | Diesel | 150 hp | 275 Nm | 10.9 s | 201 km/h | 7.9 l/100 km | 209 g/km | |
| 300 E 4MATIC 4AT RWD (179 HP) | Petrol | 179 hp | 255 Nm | 8.9 s | 217 km/h | 11.3 l/100 km | 269 g/km | |
| 280 E 5MT RWD (193 HP) | Petrol | 193 hp | 270 Nm | 8.9 s | 230 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 254 g/km | |
| 320 E 5MT RWD (220 HP) | Petrol | 220 hp | 310 Nm | 8.3 s | 235 km/h | 11.0 l/100 km | 261 g/km |