Ok heres the info
Engine Capacity: 2962cc, Cast iron block with aluminium 2 valve head and 7 main bearing bottom end
Compression ratio: 10:1
Power: 188bhp @ 5600rpm and Max Torque of 192lb ft @ 4250rpm.
Transmission: 4 speed with a final drive ratio of 3.07
Performance: 0-60 8.4sec, 0-100 23.7sec, top speed 143mph
Acceleration in 3rd gear: 30-50 5.5sec, 50-70 5.9sec, 70-90 7.0
All of the info above was taken from an original test report conducted by Autocar magazine on the 300E....in other words they are real life figures and may contradict some of the performance data put out by Mercedes in their publicity material.
The verdict at the end of the test report goes as follows;
"This car has exceptional performance from the eager straight six, the delightfully smooth four speed automatic gearbox, which really is a gem, the better than average fuel consumption, safe reassuring handling thanks to the new suspension design, plus the high build quality and attention to detail and finish. Against this is the slightly suspect ride and limited rear passenger legroom-easily reduced by most rivals"
Long live the W124!
Fuel consumption: Test average: 22.7mpg, average driving 25mpg, gentle 29.5mpg.