Performance Review: Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 - [1993]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Mercedes E Class Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 is the 4 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 1993. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1994 McLaren F1 6.1 V12 and the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo.This particular Mercedes E Class has a 5956cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The E Class shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the E Class's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1710 kgs (3769 lbs) this makes the Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin Valour 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Mercedes E Class shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5956cc 32V V8 engine produces 375 bhp (279 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 347 lb-ft (470.4 Nm) @ 3900 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Mercedes E Class you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 440 (244.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Mercedes E Class.

The Mercedes E Class has a Power to weight ratio of 219.2 bhp per ton and 202.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1993 E Class competing with the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 440 (244.2 bhp per ton) or the 2019 Audi A4 RS4 Avant 2.9 V6 Turbo (243.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Mercedes E Class generating around 202.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2005 Ferrari F430 4.3 V8 Spider (227.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1951 Jaguar C Type 3.4L (227.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 as fast as the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs). This Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo Cabriolet (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the E Class and the 1980 Porsche 928 S 4.7L V8

When talking about the performance of the Mercedes E Class on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.68 secs @ 100.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1980 Porsche 928 S 4.7L V8 (13.62 secs), the 2009 Seat Leon Cupra R 2.0 20v (13.62 secs), and the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi 2.0 Turbo Clubsport (13.62 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1993 version of the Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 1993 E Class equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1993 Mercedes E Class 60 AMG 6.0 V8 W124 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

1993 E Class Rivals List.

A Brief History of Mercedes

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