Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi (S124)

Mercedes E class 1993 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi has been produced from June, 1993 to April, 1996. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 147 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 273 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system and KKK K24 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes E klase 1993 - 1996 versions, city fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 9.8 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes E 300 1993 TD 4Matic Combi AT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 12.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.8 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1993

Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi technical data

Model: Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1993. June ... 1996. April 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 147 HP ON 4600 RPM Torque: 273 NM ON 2400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 195 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.4 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100km (24 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.76m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 530 litres
Trunk max capacity: 885 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2235 kg

Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi engine OM603 300TD

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2996 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 22 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Precombustion chamber
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 143 - 150 HP ON 4600 RPM
Torque 267 - 273 NM ON 2400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1984
Duration of production 13 years

All Mercedes E class estate car [1993 - 1996] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1993 Combi

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1993 Combi Automatic 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1993 Combi 2.2 Petrol 150 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1993 Combi Automatic 2.2 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 D Combi

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 113 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 D Combi Automatic 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi Automatic 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.0 Petrol 180 HP 12.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 D Combi 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 D Combi Automatic 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Combi

Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)

3.0 Diesel 147 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD 4Matic Combi 4x4 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)

3.0 Diesel 147 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi 3.2 Petrol 220 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic 3.2 Petrol 220 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 36 1994 AMG Combi Mai 1994 — Apr 1996

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds

3.6 Petrol 272 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 1993 reviews
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