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Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EvsMercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 300 TE-24

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985
VS

Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

300 TE-24

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1989-1992

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
190hp142kW
220hp164kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
73.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
77.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
167Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,962cc181cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,740mm187in
4,765mm188in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,451mm57in
1,489mm59in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,501mm59in
1,497mm59in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
520L
-
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 EMercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E5,600 rpm4,250 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-246,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
36.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
220 hp
164 kW

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24 has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E and Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
1,590 kg
3,505 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-248.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 300 TE-24 has more power, Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
190 hp
142 kW
8.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
220 hp
164 kW
8.3 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW124300 EMercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989300 TE-24
Power
190 hp
142 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,740 mm
186.6 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,765 mm
187.6 in
Height
1,489 mm
58.6 in
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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