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Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124)
E 500 V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
0-100 km/h 6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 381 hp320 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,710kg3,770lb |
| Gross weight | 2,160kg4,762lb |
| Power-to-weight | 187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 692km430mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 119.974 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,750mm187in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,408mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,800mm110in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 485L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 6.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 13.0 L/100 km 18.1 mpg US 21.7 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.61 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,413 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzE-class (W124)E 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
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