Mercedes1985 260 E (Cat) Specs

1985 (W124) Mercedes 260 E (Cat) Specifications & Performance

1985 - 1992 (W124)

Tech Specs Summary


2.6 L Inline 6

134 mph

9.0 seconds

158 BHP

30.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

520 L
kg
1,370 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
115 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
162 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
30.7 mpg
Urban
21.9 mpg
Extra Urban
39.2 mpg
Total Range
472 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.6 Litre
2,597 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
160 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
162 lb·ft @ 4,600 RPM
220 N·m @ 4,600 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M103 E26
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Bore x Stroke
82.9 x 80.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.03:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
61 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
433 cc
BMEP
10.6 Bar
154.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
520 L
Turning Circle
11.2 m
Kerb Weight
1,370 kg
Gross Weight
1,890 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,740 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,446 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
Front Track
1,497 mm
Rear Track
1,488 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
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3.3

Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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