This 260 MT (160 hp) engine was fitted in the W124 [Restyling] Sedan (4-door), which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1989 to 1993. In addition to this engine, 48 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.5litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 480 to 880km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 215km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.8second |
| Displacement | 2597cm3 |
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| Engine power | 160bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 220Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4600RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 82.9mm |
| Stroke | 80.2mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.27m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4740mm |
| Width | 1740mm |
| Height | 1431mm |
| Wheelbase | 2800mm |
| Front track | 1501mm |
| Rear track | 1491mm |
| Kerb weight | 1420kg |
| Gross weight | 1940kg |
| Displacement | 520kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 521litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 521litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 930/1010kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3840kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 17.4 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.1 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.