Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi (S124)
Mercedes E class 1993 2.8 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi has been produced from June, 1993 to April, 1996. 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 450 000 and 750 000 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 Combi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 218 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi fuel consumption is 11.1 litres per 100km (9 km/l), city fuel economy - 14.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 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.

Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi technical data
Model: | Mercedes E 280 1993 Combi | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1993. June ... 1996. April | ||
Engine: | 2799 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 193 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 270 NM ON 3750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 218 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 (combined) 14.8 (urban) 8.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 11 l/100km (21.4 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 280 1993 Combi 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 |
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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 Combi 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 estate car [1993 - 1996] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |