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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989
500 E V8
320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1990-1992
0-100 km/h 6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 320 hp326 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 | 18.7s 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 | 63.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 119 E 50 / 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 | 1,410mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,800mm110in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,529mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 520L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 4 |
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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 320 hp 239 kW |
| Database median | 261 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
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