Mercedes 260 E 4Matic

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Mercedes E class 1989 2.6 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes 260 E 4Matic has been produced from October, 1989 to May, 1991. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.6 litres, which produces power of 160 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 4600 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, 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 2.6 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6 litres.

Mercedes 260 E 4Matic has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 260 E 4Matic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes 260 E 4Matic fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100km (9.2 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 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 are also two other Mercedes E class versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (Mercedes 260 E MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes 260 E AT) available:

Mercedes 260 E MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds faster (in 9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km
Mercedes 260 E AT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds faster (in 9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 10.6 litres per 100 km

Mercedes 260 E 4Matic technical data

Model:	Mercedes 260 E 4Matic
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1989. October ... 1991. May
Engine:	2599 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	160 HP ON 5800 RPM	Torque:	220 NM ON 4600 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed:	205 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.9 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	11.6 l/100km (20.3 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:	12.1 meters
Gross weight:	1900 kg

Mercedes 260 E 4Matic engine M103 E26

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	2597 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	82.9 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 260 E 4Matic oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	6 litres (6.3 quarts)
Power	160 - 165 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque	220 - 230 NM ON 4600 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 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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