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Mercedes-Benz W124 C124

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8 versions · 8 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
230 CE (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1987–1989
300 CE (180 KM) Selected Gasoline 180 KM 1987–1989
300 CE (188 KM) Selected Gasoline 188 KM 1987–1989
230 CE (132 KM) Selected Gasoline 132 KM 1987–1989
300 CE (188 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 188 KM 1987–1989
230 CE (136 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1987–1989
300 CE (180 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 180 KM 1987–1989
230 CE (132 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 132 KM 1987–1989

Selected engine version

230 CE (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
205 Nm
Engine displacement
2,299 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Maximum speed
203 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
230 CE (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M102E23/102.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2299 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
136 KM @ 5100 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 CE (180 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
180 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,962 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Maximum speed
225 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
300 CE (180 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
180 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

300 CE (188 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
188 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
2,962 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Maximum speed
228 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
300 CE (188 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
228 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
188 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

230 CE (132 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
132 KM
Torque
198 Nm
Engine displacement
2,299 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
230 CE (132 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M102E23/102.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2299 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
132 KM @ 5100 obr./min
Torque
198 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 CE (188 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
188 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
2,962 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Maximum speed
223 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
300 CE (188 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
223 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.3 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
188 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

230 CE (136 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
205 Nm
Engine displacement
2,299 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Maximum speed
198 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
230 CE (136 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
198 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.4 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
10.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M102E23/102.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2299 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
136 KM @ 5100 obr./min
Torque
205 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 CE (180 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
180 KM
Torque
225 Nm
Engine displacement
2,962 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
220 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
300 CE (180 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
220 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.6 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M103E30/103.983
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
9 l
Power
180 KM @ 5700 obr./min
Torque
225 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1840 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

230 CE (132 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1989

Engine power
132 KM
Torque
198 Nm
Engine displacement
2,299 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W124
Version
C124
Engine
230 CE (132 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1989
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M102E23/102.982
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2299 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
95.5 mm
Piston stroke
80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
132 KM @ 5100 obr./min
Torque
198 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4655 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1410 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Front track
1497 mm
Rear track
1488 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Lateral control arm
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/65 R15;195/65 R15
Rim size
6.5J x 15;6.5J x 15
ABS
no