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1991 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

W124

Modification

400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1991, May

End of production

1993, July

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Length

4740 mm 186.61 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg
18.83 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 119 E 42 / 119.975

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

12.5 l 13.25 US qt
11 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4740 mm 186.61 in

Width

1740 mm 68.5 in

Height

1431 mm 56.34 in

Wheelbase

2800 mm 110.24 in

Front track

1501 - 1518 mm 59.09 - 59.76 in

Rear (Back) track

1491 - 1509 mm 58.7 - 59.41 in

Turning diameter

11.2 m 36.75 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

195/65 R15; 205/60 R15; 215/55 R16

Wheel rims

6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Max. weight

2140 kg 4717.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

520 l 18.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic is made in 1991 1992 1993