Mercedes 300 E-24

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Mercedes E class 1989 3.0 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes 300 E-24 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 220 horsepower on 6400 rpm and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 4600 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. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes 300 E-24 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 300 E-24 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 232 km/h.

Mercedes 300 E-24 fuel consumption is 11.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.9 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 11.8 litres per 100 km, which is 5% 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 300 E-24 MT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 8.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 11.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 12.0 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes 300 E-24 technical data

Model:	Mercedes 300 E-24
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1989. October ... 1992. October
Engine:	2962 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	220 HP ON 6400 RPM	Torque:	265 NM ON 4600 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	232 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	7.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	11.2 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	11.8 l/100km (19.9 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:	1900 kg

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Mercedes 300 E-24 engine M104 E30

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	2960 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	88.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	80.2 mm
Compression ratio	10 : 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 E-24 oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power	220 - 230 HP ON 6400 RPM
Torque	265 - 270 NM ON 4600 RPM
Start of production (year)	1989
Duration of production	9 years

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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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