This vehicle has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body designed by Bruno Sacco with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
It is part of Mercedes-Benz's V 126 series.
The 2.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that develops 182 bhp (185 PS/136 kW) of power at 5800 rpm, and maximum torque of 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
A 4 speed automatic transmission transmits the power to the wheels.
Maximum speed claimed is 205 km/h, which is 127 mph, officially quoted fuel consumption is 9.4/11.7/17.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5135 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.7 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
185 PS / 182 bhp / 136 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
240 Nm / 177 ft.lb / 24.5 kgm @ 4500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 10.8 s
Top speed
205 km/h / 127 mph
Economy
9.4/11.7/17.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
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