The lineup

T-Model

1984, December

Lineup W-124 replaces the model W-123 program. In addition, set up three and four diesel car - with petrol engine. The new range is a set of development. Distinctive features are palpable efficiency and quality. 4-cylinder engine is also famous for the model range 190/190 E.

A completely new development - the 6-cylinder engines 260 E / 300 E. On the basis of the 4-cylinder diesel engine type 190 D (W-201) in the model number W-124 is represented by a whole generation of engines. It covers along with the famous 4-cylinder new 5-cylinder diesel engine with 66 kW (model 250 D), and a 6-cylinder diesel engine 80 kW (model 300 D).

1985, May

It proposed more engines RUF- or Kat-performance.

December

Wagons branded T-model proposed expanding lineup. Technical performance sedan and wagon - identity. Compared with their predecessors significantly increase the volume of the car body. An interesting solution is the trunk lid is closed by the actuator.

1986, September

All vehicles with 6-cylinder engines fitted as standard with ABS. In all cars fitted as standard catalyst. As additional equipment for diesel engines mounted rev counter.

1987, January

Shipments of cars with automatic locking differential (ASD) of the rear axle, which is electronically controlled, if desired.

1987, May

Delivered the first models 4Matic. This automatically-controlled 4-wheel drive. To enable full drive, lock the main differential and rear axle differential involved electronics and hydraulics. The elegant coupe 230 CE and 300 CE complementary range of W-124.

1987, September

The temperature gauge is supplied with the new electronics. Changed the wiper arm - is the new cover and mount janitors. Airbags get new management with built-in energy storage and conversion efforts. Belt buckle switches are supplied with contact.

1988, September

Types 200 E and 200 TE complement the range of W-124. The title of "Diesel 89?� Mercedes-Benz - the next step is to minimize emissions. Due to improvement of the combustion process level emissions decreased by 40%. Anti-lock braking system is now standard placed on models with 4- and 5-cylinder engines. Right outer wing mirror supplied. Set the airbag for the passenger on the right and automatic seat belts in both front seats.

1989, September

Middle class Mercedes - type series W-124 supplemented with 300 models of the E-24, 300 CE-24 and 300 TE-24. They are equipped with 24-valve engine with variable speed drive of the inlet camshaft.

1990 February

ASR system is offered as an option on all models with 6-cylinder engines.

1990 May / June

By order set "cruise control?� (Tempomat). Switch on the clutch pedal disconnects "cruise control" when you press the pedal. It can be installed as an option in the fuel tank of 90 liters (except for T-models).

1991, June

Model 260 E is not supplied. Also finished production model 200 TD, and 300 D 4Matic.

Diesel engines fitted with catalytic converters, cars with an automatic transmission equipped with a mechanical control valve. On all models, set the steering wheel of a new sample with a diameter of 400 mm, which until that time was accessory models S-Class. Instead of the previous set wheels of light metal with 8-bolt.

1992, June

All models are equipped with new engines. It turns into a series of 8-cylinder 400 E. familiar model 250 TD ARA system is used in 200 D.

1993, July

There replacing abbreviations lineup. All types of models of the Mercedes W-124 is now referred to as the E-Class. Models with diesel engines the right side of the trunk lid are labeled Diesel. The new bonnet and new performance the boot gives the car a C- and S-class unified appearance. The easiest way to identify the new models of three-beam star. Now it is mounted on the hood of the patent, but not on the grille as before.

1994, December

E-Class offers 32 options. The newest model - the coupe 200 E.

1995, June

A new E-Class.

September:

Lineup "E" added to the models E 420 and E 290 TD.

1996 January

Lineup expanded sports version 50 AMG.

December

There was a four-wheel drive model E 280 4Matic (V-type 6-cylinder engine).

1997 March

Model E 280 and E 320, equipped with a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine, complete the lineup.

June

On the market there is a model E 320 4Matic with a V-shaped 6-cylinder engine.

September

It began production of the E 240 (V-type 6-cylinder engine) and E430 (V-shaped 8-cylinder engine).

1998, June

On the market there are models 200 CDI and 220 CDI direct injection.

1999, June

The appearance of the model E 270 CDI. Instead of a 5-speed manual transmission as standard placed 6-speed;

August

Appears model E 320 CDI;

November

In the model E 430 4Matic can install the V-shaped 8-cylinder engine.

Now in the first place in the preferences of customers - the individual approach and extensive opportunities for choice. Mercedes answers them using a variety of equipment models. This principle is a model C-class and consistently continued in the E-Class.

Customers are offered three options for complete body: Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde (Fig. 1.3), differing interior trim and decorative elements of the body.

Model Classic. The base model of the Mercedes E-Class. Fully-equipped car that combines unobtrusive elegance typical for Mercedes functionality and thus meets the needs of car buyers improved middle class.

Distinctive features of the model Classic:

1. The wheels on steel disks with decorative caps.

2. Glass green.

3. Decorative panels on the roof racks, trunk and front end of anodized hematite.

4. Decorative panel racks and glass to visually match the anodized aluminum and are covered with shiny black varnish.

5. bumper protection plate of contrasting color.

6. The visible surface of the bumper cladding are made in the color of the car.

7. Wooden paneling made of sycamore.

8. Material seat trim figure "Wave", color - black, blue, gray or mushroom.

9. Material upholstery MB-Tex, color - black, blue, saffron, mushroom or gray.

10. Gear lever and steering wheel of black foam.

11. The lower center console to open the glove compartment.

Model Elegance. Chrome lining on the outer sides of the bumpers, door handles and side panels, wheels made of light metal, as well as walnut and leather on the steering wheel and the gear lever in the car provide a model Elegance aristocratic look.

Distinctive features of the model Elegance:

1. Light metal wheels 10 bolts.

2. Decorative panels in the color of the car.

3. Plating racks and door harmonizes with black lacquer.

4. contrasting color side moldings with chrome lining.

5. Chrome door handles.

6. Bumpers contrast with chrome plates and color of the car.

7. Wood paneling is made of walnut.

8. Material upholstery Presto, colors - black, blue, mushroom, or gray.

9. The color of upholstery: black, blue, saffron, mushroom or gray.

10. Gear lever and steering wheel in leather the color of the panel.

11. The pockets on the backs of the front seats.

12. Comfortable armrests.

13. Good airflow rear.

14. Sun visors with mirror of light.

15. The anti-glare rearview mirror.

Model Avantgarde. This model has emphasized fashioned and sporty appearance.

Distinctive features of the model Avantgarde:

1. wheels (16-inch) light-alloy 5 bolts with wide 215/55 R 16 tires.

2. Low rise car.

3. tinted blue glass.

4. moldings on the roof of the color of the car.

5. Decorative trim on B-pillar and rear door glass grooves colored car with a smooth transition of color film.

6. The bumper and the protection of the car with chrome lining.

7. Good airflow rear.

8. The pockets on the back of the front seats.

9. Exclusive coverage of body types: metallic and green Violan Amazonit.

10. Chrome door handles.

11. Cover with black lacquered radiator louvres.

12. Xenon headlights.

13. Wood paneling is made of maple.

14. Material upholstery pattern Tiffany, color - black / green, black / red and black / gray.

15. The color of upholstery: black, blue or gray.

16. Gear lever and steering wheel wrapped with black leather.

17. Comfortable armrests.

18. Cleaning headlights.

19. LDR.