All Mercedes-Benz modelsMercedes-Benz W124: generations and engines
The Mercedes-Benz W124 was built from 1985 to 1993 in 7 generations, with 66 engine versions in our catalog (station wagon, sedan, coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1985–1993
Generations7
Engine versions66
Power72–326 hp
Body stylesStation wagon, Sedan, Coupe
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Mercedes-Benz W124 generations
- 1985–1990
Mercedes-Benz S124
Engines below - 1985–1989
- 1987–1989
Mercedes-Benz C124
Engines below - 1989–1993
- 1989–1993
Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989)
Engines below - 1989–1993
- 1990–1993
Mercedes-Benz A124
Engines below
Specs
Mercedes-Benz W124 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Mercedes-Benz S1241985–1990 · 20 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 T (109 hp) | 1985–1986 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | ||||
| 200 TD (72 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 72 hp (53 kW) | ||||
| 230 TE (136 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | ||||
| 250 T D (90 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 90 hp (66 kW) | ||||
| 260 TE FGST. (166 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 166 hp (122 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D (143 hp) | 1985–1988 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | ||||
| 300 TE (124.090) (180 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | ||||
| 300 TE (188 hp) | 1985–1989 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | ||||
| 200 T (105 hp) | 1986–1990 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 300 T D (109 hp) | 1986–1989 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (143 hp) | 1987–1988 | Gasoline | 143 hp (105 kW) | ||||
| 300 TE 4-matic (124.290) (180 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | ||||
| 300 TE 4-matic (188 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | ||||
| 200 TE (122 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 122 hp (90 kW) | ||||
| 200 TE (124.081) (118 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 118 hp (87 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D (124.193) (147 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D 4-matic (147 hp) | 1988–1989 | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | ||||
| 200 TD (75 hp) | 1989 | Gasoline | 75 hp (55 kW) | ||||
| 250 T D (124.185) (94 hp) | 1989 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | ||||
| 300 T D (124.190) (113 hp) | 1989 | Gasoline | 113 hp (83 kW) |
Mercedes-Benz C1241987–1989 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 CE (132 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 132 hp (97 kW) | 146 lb-ft (198 Nm) | 10.6 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 230 CE (136 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) | 10.4 s | 126 mph (203 km/h) | |
| 300 CE (180 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 180 hp (132 kW) | 166 lb-ft (225 Nm) | 8.1 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | |
| 300 CE (188 hp) | 1987–1989 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 7.9 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) |
Mercedes-Benz S124 (facelift 1989)1989–1993 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 TE (124.083) (132 hp) | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 132 hp (97 kW) | ||||
| 260 TE FGST. (160 hp) | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | ||||
| 300 T D (110 hp) | 1989–1993 | Gasoline | 110 hp (81 kW) | ||||
| 300 TE-24 (124.091) (220 hp) | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | ||||
| 200 TE (124.079) (136 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | 117 mph (188 km/h) | |||
| 220 TE (124.082) (150 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | ||||
| 280 TE (124.088) (197 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | ||||
| 320 TE (124.092) (220 hp) | 1992–1993 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) |
Mercedes-Benz A1241990–1993 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 CE-24 CAT (220 hp) | 1990–1993 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 195 lb-ft (265 Nm) | 9 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
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