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Mercedes Chassis
Do you know what a 124
is? Ever hear of a 140? These are internal Mercedes-Benz terms for
the 86-95 E-Class and 92-99 S-Class chassis’ respectively. Typically
Mercedes-Benz will roll out a new chassis with a variety of engines, and for
convenience’ sake it is easier to refer to the chassis designations
than to all the different models. Below is a list of typical chassis
designations, the “public” names for the cars and the years they
were produced. This list is by no means comprehensive and may not
include gray-market cars brought over from Europe.
W124
E-Class
The successor to the 123 and also a top seller. More refined
than the 123, with higher torsional rigidity and a lower coefficient
of drag. All around one of the best chassis’ ever made by anyone in
the world.
Examples: 260E, 86-93 300E, 87 300D, 94-95 E320
and E420, 92-93 400E, and 92 500E
W201
E-Class
Also known as the 190 class. Many of the ideas pioneered in
the 1984 190 were transferred to the E-Class in 86. Main problem is
lack of rear legroom and early models were problematic.
Examples: 84-94 190E and 190D, 190E 2.3- 16, 190E 2.6
W202
C-Class
The C-Class as successor to the 190E. Improved rear legroom
but still limited. An excellent car as a first Mercedes-Benz.
Examples: 94-97 C220, 94- Present C280,
98-Present C230
W203
C-Class
An excellent car as a first Mercedes-Benz.
Examples: 2003 C220, C280, C230
Available in coupe or sedan.
W210
E-Class
The successor to the 124. Especially known for the bold,
round headlights. Key change is rack and pinion steering instead of
the old recirculating ball type. Again a definite world-class
chassis. New V-6 engine introduced in 1998.
Examples: 96-Present E320, E420, E55 AMG, 320 Estate, and E300D
W211
E-Class
The successor to the 210. Especially known for the bold,
round headlights. Again a definite world-class
chassis.
Examples: 2003 E320, E420, E55 AMG
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