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Mercedes-Benz E-Classe420

W124 (1994–1999) · Gasoline · 4.2 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
278 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.8 s
Combined economy
18.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1997
Production end
1997
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury Car
Size class
Midsize Cars
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
FFS
Engine volume
4.2 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
278 hp
Engine torque
295 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio
10
Bore and stroke
92.0 mm x 78.9 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Transmission description
EMS 2MODE
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
188.2 in
Width
68.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
111.5 in
Fuel tank
18.5 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.8 s
Top speed
149 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium Gasoline
City fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
22.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
18.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
493.7 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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