Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 200 D (75 hp)

Diesel engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 93 lb-ft (126 Nm), built 1989–1993, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) has 5 more powerful diesel versions.

Mercedes-Benz W124 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Power75 hp (55 kW)
Torque93 lb-ft (126 Nm)
0–62 mph18.5 s
Top speed99 mph (160 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version200 D (75 hp)
Displacement2.0 L (1,997 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemStandard diesel injection (SDI)
Compression ratio22
Bore87 mm
Stroke84 mm

Performance

Power75 hp (55 kW) @ 4600 rpm
Torque93 lb-ft (126 Nm) @ 2700 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)18.5 s
Top speed99 mph (160 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
Highway35 mpg (6.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length186.6 in (4,740 mm)
Width68.5 in (1,740 mm)
Height56.1 in (1,425 mm)
Curb weight3,153 lb (1,430 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,255 lb (1,930 kg)
Cargo volume18.4 cu ft (520 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears5
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires185/65 R15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz W124 with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
230 E (132 hp)Gasoline132 hp (97 kW)
250 D (94 hp)Diesel94 hp (69 kW)
250 D Turbo (126 hp)Diesel126 hp (93 kW)
250 D Turbo (126 hp) AutomaticDiesel126 hp (93 kW)
300 D (113 hp)Diesel113 hp (83 kW)
300 D (113 hp) 4MATICDiesel113 hp (83 kW)
300 E-24 (220 hp)Gasoline220 hp (162 kW)
400 E V8 (279 hp) AutomaticGasoline279 hp (205 kW)
500 E V8 (326 hp) AutomaticGasoline326 hp (240 kW)
220 E (150 hp)Gasoline150 hp (110 kW)
280 E (197 hp)Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)
500 E V8 (320 hp) AutomaticGasoline320 hp (235 kW)

← All Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) engines

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