Mercedes 300 TE

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Mercedes E class 1989 3.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes 300 TE has been produced from October, 1989 to October, 1992. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 180 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 255 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 400 000 to 670 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Mercedes 300 TE has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 300 TE accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 207 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes 300 TE in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.4 litres per 100km (8.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
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 are also two other Mercedes E class versions - with manual gearbox (Mercedes 300 TE MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic AT 4x4) available:

Mercedes 300 TE MT manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 11.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km
Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 9.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 11.7 litres per 100 km

Mercedes 300 TE technical data

Model:	Mercedes 300 TE
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1989. October ... 1992. October
Engine:	2962 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	180 HP ON 5700 RPM	Torque:	255 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed:	207 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.4 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	11.7 l/100km (20.1 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
Gross weight:	1500 kg

Mercedes 300 TE engine M103 E30

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 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	2960 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	88.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	80.2 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 300 TE oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power	180 - 190 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque	255 - 260 NM ON 4400 RPM
Start of production (year)	1985
Duration of production	8 years

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Mercedes E class estate car [1989 - 1993] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic 4x4	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo 4Matic Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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