Layout    
FR layout

Engine    
Straight-5
3.0 L OM617 diesel
Straight-6
2.6 L M103
2.8 L M110
3.0 L M103
3.0 L OM603 diesel
3.5 L OM603 diesel
V8
3.8 L M116
4.2 L M116
5.0 L M117
5.5 L M117

Transmission    
4-speed 4G-TRONIC automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual

Dimensions
Wheelbase    
Sedan (SWB): 2,935 mm (115.6 in)
Sedan (LWB): 3,075 mm (121.1 in)
Coupe: 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length    
Sedan (SWB): 4,995–5,020 mm (196.7–197.6 in)
Sedan (LWB): 5,135–5,160 mm (202.2–203.1 in)
Coupe: 4,910–4,935 mm (193.3–194.3 in)
Width    
Sedan: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Coupe: 1,828 mm (72.0 in)
Height    
Sedan (SWB): 1,430–1,437 mm (56.3–56.6 in)
Sedan (LWB): 1,441 mm (56.7 in)
Coupe: 1,406 mm (55.4 in)

First Series, 1979-1985

Second Series, 1986-1991

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RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 5547 cm3 / 338.4 cui, advertised power: 205 kW / 275 hp / 279 PS ( ECE ), torque: 430 Nm / 317 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2930 mm / 115.4 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1800 kg / 3968 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2260 kg / 4982 lbs
top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 6.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.1© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 14.1 l/100km / 20 mpg (imp.) / 16.7 mpg (U.S.) / 7.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 16.6 l/100km / 17 mpg (imp.) / 14.2 mpg (U.S.) / 6 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4973 cm3 / 303.9 cui, advertised power: 185 kW / 248 hp / 252 PS ( ECE ), torque: 390 Nm / 288 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2930 mm / 115.4 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1670 kg / 3682 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2190 kg / 4828 lbs
top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.1© s, 0- 100 km/h 7.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 15.5© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 12.4 l/100km / 22.7 mpg (imp.) / 19 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mpg (imp.) / 16.2 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cui, advertised power: 165 kW / 221 hp / 224 PS ( ECE ), torque: 325 Nm / 240 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1640 kg / 3615 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2160 kg / 4762 lbs
top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 7.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 8.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.2© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg (imp.) / 19.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.1 l/100km / 21.5 mpg (imp.) / 17.9 mpg (U.S.) / 7.6 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2962 cm3 / 180.3 cui, advertised power: 132 kW / 177 hp / 180 PS ( ECE ), torque: 255 Nm / 188 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1570 kg / 3461 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2090 kg / 4608 lbs
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.5© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 10.9 l/100km / 25.8 mpg (imp.) / 21.6 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.4 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2962 cm3 / 180.3 cui, advertised power: 132 kW / 177 hp / 180 PS ( ECE ), torque: 255 Nm / 188 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1570 kg / 3461 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2090 kg / 4608 lbs
top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.7© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.7 l/100km / 24.1 mpg (imp.) / 20.2 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.7 l/100km / 20.6 mpg (imp.) / 17.2 mpg (U.S.) / 7.3 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2599 cm3 / 158.3 cui, advertised power: 118 kW / 158 hp / 160 PS ( ECE ), torque: 220 Nm / 162 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1570 kg / 3461 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2090 kg / 4608 lbs
top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.9© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.5 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.4© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg (imp.) / 22.1 mpg (U.S.) / 9.3 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.3 l/100km / 25 mpg (imp.) / 20.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8.8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2599 cm3 / 158.3 cui, advertised power: 118 kW / 158 hp / 160 PS ( ECE ), torque: 220 Nm / 162 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5020 mm / 197.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1570 kg / 3461 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2090 kg / 4608 lbs
top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.9 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17.1© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg (imp.) / 20.6 mpg (U.S.) / 8.7 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg (imp.) / 17.8 mpg (U.S.) / 7.6 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 2998 cm3 / 183.2 cui, advertised power: 92 kW / 123 hp / 125 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5146 mm / 202.6 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: shipping weight 1635 kg / 3605 lbs base curb weight: 1695 kg / 3737 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2155 kg / 4751 lbs
top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 14.4© s, 0- 100 km/h 15.2 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 19.2© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 29 mpg (U.S.), 8.1 l/100km, 34.8 mpg (imp.), 12.3 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 10.2 l/100km / 27.6 mpg (imp.) / 23 mpg (U.S.) / 9.8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3839 cm3 / 233.9 cui, advertised power: 150 kW / 201 hp / 204 PS ( DIN ), torque: 315 Nm / 232 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4995 mm / 196.7 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1595 kg / 3516 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2115 kg / 4663 lbs
top speed: 210 km/h (131 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.3© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.8 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.5© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.1 l/100km / 25.4 mpg (imp.) / 21.2 mpg (U.S.) / 9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 13 l/100km / 21.8 mpg (imp.) / 18.1 mpg (U.S.) / 7.7 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4995 mm / 196.7 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1560 kg / 3439 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2080 kg / 4586 lbs
top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 10.2© s, 0- 100 km/h 10.8 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 17© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg (imp.) / 20 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14 l/100km / 20.2 mpg (imp.) / 16.8 mpg (U.S.) / 7.2 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 5-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4995 mm / 196.7 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1560 kg / 3439 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2080 kg / 4586 lbs
top speed: 210 km/h (131 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11 l/100km / 25.8 mpg (imp.) / 21.5 mpg (U.S.) / 9.1 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg (imp.) / 19.9 mpg (U.S.) / 8.5 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 2746 cm3 / 167.9 cui, advertised power: 136 kW / 182 hp / 185 PS ( DIN ), torque: 240 Nm / 177 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4995 mm / 196.7 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1560 kg / 3439 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2080 kg / 4586 lbs
top speed: 210 km/h (131 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 9.5© s, 0- 100 km/h 10 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.7© s
fuel consumption and mileage: 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg (imp.) / 20.3 mpg (U.S.) / 8.6 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 12.5 l/100km / 22.6 mpg (imp.) / 18.8 mpg (U.S.) / 8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 3818 cm3 / 233 cui, advertised power: 160 kW / 215 hp / 218 PS ( DIN ), torque: 305 Nm / 225 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 4995 mm / 196.7 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 2935 mm / 115.6 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1595 kg / 3516 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2115 kg / 4663 lbs
top speed: 215 km/h (134 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 8.8© s, 0- 100 km/h 9.3 s , 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.1© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 14.4 l/100km / 19.6 mpg (imp.) / 16.4 mpg (U.S.) / 6.9 km/l ECE-cycle; average estimated by a-c©: 14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg (imp.) / 16 mpg (U.S.) / 6.8 km/l

RWD (rear-wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
diesel fuel engine with displacement: 3449 cm3 / 210.1 cui, advertised power: 100 kW / 134 hp / 136 PS ( SAE net ), torque: 310 Nm / 229 lb-ft
characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5286 mm / 208.1 in, width: 1820 mm / 71.7 in, wheelbase: 3075 mm / 121.1 in
reference weights: base curb weight: 1790 kg / 3946 lbs, gross weight GVWR: 2270 kg / 5004 lbs
top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph) ;
accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.3© s; 0- 100 km/h 13.1© s ; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 18.6© s 
fuel consumption and mileage: 24 mpg (U.S.), 9.8 l/100km, 28.8 mpg (imp.), 10.2 km/l EPA combined ratings; average estimated by a-c©: 10.1 l/100km / 28 mpg (imp.) / 23.3 mpg (U.S.) / 9.9 km/l

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