Mercedes 250 D

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Mercedes E class 1989 2.5 diesel description

Sedan Mercedes 250 D has been produced from October, 1989 to June, 1993. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 94 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 158 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 400 000 and 670 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes 250 D has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes 250 D accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 16.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes 250 D fuel consumption is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes E klase 1989 - 1993 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with automatic gearbox (Mercedes 250 D AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.5 seconds later (in 17 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes 250 D technical data

Model:	Mercedes 250 D
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1989. October ... 1993. June
Engine:	2497 cm³ Diesel, 5 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	94 HP ON 4600 RPM	Torque:	158 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	175 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	16.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.1 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	7.6 l/100km (30.9 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
Gross weight:	1500 kg

Mercedes 250 D engine OM602 250D

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	2497 cm³
Number of cylinders	5
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 250 D oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power	84 - 94 HP ON 4600 RPM
Torque	154 - 158 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year)	1985
Duration of production	16 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 sedan [1989 - 1993] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes 200 Oct 1989 — Jun 1990 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 Oct 1989 — Jun 1990	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 D Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	6.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 D	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	7.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	8.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D Turbo	2.5 Diesel	126 HP	7.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 D Turbo	2.5 Diesel	126 HP	7.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 260 E 4Matic 4x4 Oct 1989 — Mai 1991	2.6 Petrol	160 HP	10.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 280 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	10.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	10.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	10.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	10.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E 4Matic 4x4	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 300 E-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 E-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D Turbo Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 D Turbo 4Matic 4x4 Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 320 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.1 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 400 E Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	4.2 Petrol	279 HP	11.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 500 E Dec 1990 — Jun 1993 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds	5.0 Petrol	326 HP	13.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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