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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989 500 E V8vsMercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989 320 TE

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

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Mercedes-Benz W124 · Facelift 1989

500 E V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1990-1992

Mercedes-Benz S124 · Facelift 1989

320 TE

220 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1992-1993

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8

Quickest 0-100 km/h
6.1 s
Fastest top speed
265 km/h
165 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Most powerful
320 hp
239 kW
Highest torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Best power-to-weight
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Best overall score
68/100
Best performance score
66/100
Best economy score
0/100

Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE

Lightest
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Lowest city consumption
14.6 L/100 km
16.1 mpg US
19.3 mpg UK
Lowest highway consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Best practicality score
89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
Power	320hp239kW	220hp164kW
Torque	470Nm347lb-ft	310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight	1,710kg3,770lb	1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight	2,160kg4,762lb	2,200kg4,850lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated
To 99% top speed	63.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated	78.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	6.1s	8.0s
0-200 km/h	18.7s Calculated	32.1s Calculated
0-60 mph	5.8s Calculated	7.6s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK	14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile	14.0s Calculated	15.8s Calculated
Power-to-weight	187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated	138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated	195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	4,973cc303cu in	3,199cc195cu in
Length	4,750mm187in	4,765mm188in
Width	1,796mm71in	1,740mm69in
Height	1,410mm56in	1,489mm59in
Wheelbase	2,800mm110in	2,800mm110in
Front track	1,538mm61in	1,497mm59in
Rear track	1,529mm60in	1,497mm59in
Trunk volume	520L	-
Doors	4	5
Seats	4	5
Fuel tank	90L	72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TEPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	5,600 rpm	3,900 rpm	5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	5,500 rpm	3,750 rpm	5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	5.8 s	7.6 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	6.1 s	8.0 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	18.7 s	32.1 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.6 s	2.7 s
330 ft 101 m	6.4 s	7.0 s
1/8 mile 201 m	9.4 s	10.4 s
1000 ft 305 m	11.9 s	13.4 s
1/4 mile 402 m	14.0 s	15.8 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	174 km/h 108 mph	151 km/h 94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	320 hp 239 kW
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	220 hp 164 kW

Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 has 100 hp more than Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE and Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8: 100 hp (75 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	470 Nm 347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	310 Nm 229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	1,710 kg 3,770 lb
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	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
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz W124 Facelift 1989 500 E V8 and Mercedes-Benz S124 Facelift 1989 320 TE: 1.9 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-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	187 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	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
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzW124Facelift 1989500 E V8	320 hp 239 kW	6.1 s	Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS124Facelift 1989320 TE	220 hp 164 kW	8.0 s	Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph