| Description |
| The W124 is a mid-sized luxury vehicle platform. Due to the high cost of German engineer-build-quality, the W124 was designed to last many miles, with awards actually given and worn by high mileage versions (155k, 312k, 465k, 620k, 1,000k miles). This unique characteristic of ownership explains the surprising number still on the road after the last one rolled off the assembly lines. Cost cutting became critical in the mid/late 90s as the over-engineered Mercedes models with a solid construction and the use of quality materials simply struggled to compete in price against mass-built Japanese high end cars. Much of the 124`s engineering and many of its features were advanced automotive technology at its introduction, incorporating innovations that have been adopted throughout the industry. It had one of the lowest coefficient of drag (Cd) of any vehicle of the time due to its aerodynamic body, that included plastic molding for the undercarriage to streamline airflow beneath the car, reducing fuel consumption and wind noise. It had a single windscreen wiper that had an eccentric mechanism at its base that extended the wiper`s reach to the top corners of the windscreen (more than if it had traveled in a simple arc). The saloon/sedan, coupés and convertibles had optional rear headrests that would fold down remotely to improve rearward visibility when required. Fuel injection was standard, and the engines incorporated features that maximised performance. The most significant feature (over its predecessor the W123 series) was the addition of an oxygen sensor in the exhaust system which, in conjunction with a BOSCH semi-electronic fuel injection system, could make the engine run more efficiently. Thus producing a better power produced to fuel used ratio and also meeting stricter emission regulations. The basic design was face-lifted in 1993. Innovations of the W124 series were related to occupant safety. Its edgy body was designed to withstand an offset-crash in a concrete barrier at some 35 mp/h without serious harm to the occupants and a largely undamaged passenger cabin, a windshield that stays in place and doors easily to open without special recovery tools. This crash-test configuration, outstanding in 1984 and developed by Mercedes became the base for the Euro-NCAP procedure currently being the standard crash-test configuration in the EU. Most remarkably and unlike Euro-NCAP, Mercedes required the body of the W124 to withstand an offset impact from the front AND from the rear. The W124 gained a great reputation for reliability using the 3.2 L M104 I6 engine. The 3.2L (3199 cc) version produced 220 hp (161 kW) at 5500 rpm and 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf) at 3750 rpm.Being lighter and more practical than its two seater brother the SL320, the E320 Coupe forms a great bundle of driving and practical pleasure for all the family. | |
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| Fitted Equipment |
| MOT:08/10 | RFL:08/10 | 15 inch 8Hole Alloy Wheels |
| Good Tyres | Mushroom Leather | Central Locking |
| Alarm | Electric Sunroof | Electric Windows |
| Electric Aerial | Electric Mirrors | Passenger Airbag |
| Drivers Airbag | 4 x MB Mats | Centre Armrest |
| Radio/CD | Storage Box Front Tray | Rear Headrests |
| Clear Indicator Lenses | Very Strong Engine | Smooth Gearbox |
| Good Bodywork | Recently Machine Polished | 5 Owners |
| Invoiced Service History | Book Pack | Previous MOT`s |
| HPI Clear | 4 Keys |
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