Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic (S124)

Mercedes E class 1993 3.2 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic has been produced from June, 1993 to April, 1996. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 220 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 450 up to 750 thousand 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 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 220 km/h.

Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic fuel consumption is 11.8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi MT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.4 seconds later (in 8.6 seconds), but more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 11.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 10.5 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1993

Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1993. June ... 1996. April 
Engine: 3199 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 220 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 220 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.8 (combined) 14.6 (urban) 9.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.8 l/100km (19.9 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: 2230 kg

Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic engine M104 E32

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 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 3199 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 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 Injection
Mercedes E 320 1993 Combi Automatic oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 220 - 230 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 310 - 315 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Mercedes S klase Mercedes CLK Mercedes SL

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

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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