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Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 320 TEvsMercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

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Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

320 TE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1993

Mercedes-Benz W124

300 E

190 hp2962 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1984-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.0 s
Fastest top speed
230 km/h
143 mph Unrestricted
220 km/h
137 mph Restricted
Most powerful
220 hp
164 kW
Highest torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Best overall score
62/100
Best performance score
49/100
Best economy score
0/100
Best practicality score
89/100

Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
Power	220hp164kW	190hp142kW
Torque	310Nm229lb-ft	260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight	1,590kg3,505lb	1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight	2,200kg4,850lb	1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated	225 km/h 140 mph
To 99% top speed	78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated	73.6s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.0s	8.3s
0-200 km/h	32.1s Calculated	33.6s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.6s Calculated	7.9s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK	11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK	8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile	15.8s Calculated	16.0s Calculated
Power-to-weight	138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated	142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated	194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	3,199cc195cu in	2,962cc181cu in
Length	4,765mm188in	4,740mm187in
Width	1,740mm69in	1,740mm69in
Height	1,489mm59in	1,451mm57in
Wheelbase	2,800mm110in	2,800mm110in
Front track	1,497mm59in	1,501mm59in
Rear track	1,497mm59in	1,485mm58in
Trunk volume	-	520L
Doors	5	4
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	72L	70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TEMercedes-Benz W124 300 EPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	5,500 rpm	3,750 rpm	5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	5,600 rpm	4,250 rpm	5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	Mercedes-BenzW124300 E
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.6 s	7.9 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.0 s	8.3 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	32.1 s	33.6 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited	225 km/h 140 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	7.2 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.4 s	10.6 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.4 s	13.6 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.8 s	16.0 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	151 km/h 94 mph	150 km/h 93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	220 hp 164 kW
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE 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 320 TE: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	310 Nm 229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	260 Nm 192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	1,590 kg 3,505 lb
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	1,340 kg 2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	225 km/h 140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE and Mercedes-Benz W124 300 E: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	138 hp/t 103 kW/t 7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	142 hp/t 106 kW/t 7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	220 hp 164 kW	8.0 s	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzW124300 E	190 hp 142 kW	8.3 s	225 km/h 140 mph