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Mercedes-Benz W124 Saloon – 300 E 3.0 petrol

W124 · 124.030 · 132 kW / 180 hp

1985 - 1992 · Petrol · Engine code M 103 E 30 / 103.983

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1985 - 1992
Engine code
M 103 E 30 / 103.983
Engine size
2,960 cc (3 litres)
Engine power
180 hp (132 kW) at 5,700 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
255 Nm at 4,400 rpm
Cylinders
6, in a row (inline)
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
12 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
88.5 x 80.2 mm
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
6.5 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40
Coolant
9 litres
Fuel tank
70 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
195/65 R15
Wheel (rim) size
6.5J x 15
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4,740 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Weight (empty)
1,420 kg
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Wheelbase
2,800 mm
Front track
1,501 mm
Rear track
1,491 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,990 kg
Load it can carry
570 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
13.3 to 14.6 l/100 km (about 6.8 to 7.5 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
8 to 8.6 l/100 km (about 11.6 to 12.5 km per litre)
Top speed
220 to 225 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
8.2 to 8.5 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.