Mercedes-Benz W124 Sedan All photos (4)
Mercedes-Benz W124 · Sedan · 1984–1993

Mercedes-Benz W124 500 E 5.0 AT 326 HP

GasolineManual, 4 gearsRear drive
Power
425 hp · 313 kW
Torque
624 Nm
0–100 km/h
5.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
Other versions of this body · 85
300E 3.3 MT 272 HP 400 4.2 AT 272 HP 400 4.2 AT 279 HP 500 E 5.0 AT 326 HP 300 AMG Hammer 5.6 AT 360 HP 300 AMG Hammer 6.0 AT 385 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
222 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.2 s
Fuel tank
76 l

Engine

Big-Block L72 · 6,997 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
Big-Block L72
Displacement
6,997 cm³
Max power
313 kW / 425 hp
Torque
624 Nm at 4000 rpm
Fuel system
Carburetor
Turbo
No
Engine position
V type
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
OHV
Bore
103.99 mm
Stroke
95.5 mm
Compression ratio
11

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
4

Dimensions and capacity

Body code C2 · class S
Body type
Cabrio
Doors
2
Seats
2
Length
4,452 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,265 mm
Wheelbase
2,489 mm
Front track
1,430 mm
Rear track
1,448 mm
Ground clearance
127 mm
Kerb weight
1,520 kg
Boot space (min)
238 l
Boot space (max)
238 l
Turning circle
12 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring