The Mercedes 300E E Class was equipped with the 103.983 engine which yielded
snappy performance while averaging 19 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. This 3.0 liter inline six cylinder motor has a proven
durability track record and is capable of being driven for hundreds of thousands of miles.
The Mercedes 300E can accelerate from
0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. 177 horsepower coupled with 188 foot pounds of torque and a 3.07 rear gear ratio enabled the 300E
to attain a top speed of 140 mph.