Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic (W124)

Mercedes E class 1993 2.8 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic has been produced from June, 1993 to June, 1995. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 270 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. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes E class 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic fuel consumption is 10.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100 km, which is 9% 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 manual gearbox (Mercedes E 280 1993 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.7 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes E class 1993

Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1993. June ... 1995. June 
Engine: 2799 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 193 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 270 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.4 (combined) 13.3 (urban) 8.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.74m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 520 litres
Gross weight: 2050 kg

Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic engine M104 E28

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 2799 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 73.5 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 280 1993 Automatic oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 193 - 197 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 265 - 270 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Mercedes S klase

All Mercedes E class sedan [1993 - 1995] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes E 200 1993 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1993 Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1993 D Jun 1993 — Jun 1995

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 75 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 200 1993 D Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.0 Diesel 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1993 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.2 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 220 1993 Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.2 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 D Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 D Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.5 Diesel 113 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 TD Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.5 Diesel 126 HP 7.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 250 1993 TD Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.5 Diesel 126 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1993 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 280 1993 Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 4Matic 4x4 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 D Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 D Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.0 Diesel 136 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD Jun 1993 — Jun 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)

3.0 Diesel 147 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 300 1993 TD 4Matic 4x4 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995

Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)

3.0 Diesel 147 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Mercedes E 320 1993 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.2 Petrol 220 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 320 1993 Automatic Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 3.2 Petrol 220 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 420 1993 Jun 1993 — Jun 1995 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E 500 1993 Jun 1993 — Oct 1994 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes AMG E 60 V8 Jan 1993 — Dec 1994

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds

6.0 Petrol 381 HP 11.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
Mercedes E class 1993 reviews
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