Generations and modifications
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Generations
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1990–1991 W124 (W124) facelift
1 modification · The W124 sedan received a facelift for 1990, but the 260E was not continued in the U.S. market after the pre-facelift cars. This facelift phase is included for the model family because the underlying W124 generation continued with revised styling and equipment.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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mercedes-benz 260e 3.0
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Gasoline · 3.0 L · 158 hp | 158 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1987–1989 W124 (W124)
2 modifications · The Mercedes-Benz 260E was the six-cylinder W124 sedan offered in the U.S. as part of the early E-Class lineup. It used the 2.6-liter inline-six and sat below the larger 300E in the range. U.S. sales ran through the 1989 model year before the 1990 facelifted W124 lineup arrived without the 260E.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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260e
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Gasoline · 2.6 L · 158 hp | 158 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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260e
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Gasoline · 2.6 L · 158 hp | 158 hp | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
1985–1985 W126 (W126)
2 modifications · The Mercedes-Benz 260 SE and 260 SEL were W126 S-Class variants powered by a 2.6-liter inline-six in markets outside the United States. They were part of the early W126 range and were positioned as entry-level S-Class models in many export markets. These versions were not officially sold new in the U.S. market.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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mercedes-benz 260 se
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Gasoline · 2597.0 L · 158 hp | 158 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | |
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mercedes-benz 260 sel
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Gasoline · 2597.0 L · 158 hp | 158 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
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