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Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) gallery (1984–1997)

Fifth generation executive Mercedes-Benz (W124), produced from 1984 to 1997, which officially introduced the 'E-Class' badge in 1993.

All photos 1286 I (W120/W121) 6 1953–1962 II (W110/W111) 7 1961–1968 III (W114/W115) 33 1968–1976 IV (W123) 72 1975–1986 V (W124) 60 1984–1997 VI (W210) 19 1995–2003 VII (W211) 118 2002–2009 VIII (W212) 472 2009–2016 IX (W213) 255 2016–2023 X (W214) 67 2023
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124), coupe, blue, front three-quarter view — photo 76760 1024 x 768 58 E320 (1993–1996)
coupe A classic dark blue two-door coupe parked on an asphalt roadside overlooking a large body of water with distant lights in the evening background.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124), coupe, grey, front three-quarter view — photo 76759 1024 x 768 43 E320 (1993–1996)
coupe A two-tone grey-beige coupe parked on asphalt, captured from a front three-quarter angle against a clear sky.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124), coupe, brown, side view — photo 76758 1280 x 960 46 E320 (1993–1996)
coupe A classic two-door metallic coupe seen from the side profile under a clear blue sky.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76757 1600 x 1200 55 300?E-24 (1989–1993)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76756 1600 x 1200 47 300?E-24 (1989–1993)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76755 1280 x 960 46 UK-spec (1987–1996)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76754 1024 x 768 59 UK-spec (1987–1996)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76753 1024 x 768 45 UK-spec (1987–1996)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76752 1600 x 1200 53 UK-spec (1987–1996)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76751 2048 x 1536 36 1987–1996
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76750 2048 x 1536 33 1987–1996
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76749 800 x 600 30 1987–1996
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76748 2048 x 1536 33 1987–1996
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76747 1280 x 1024 33 1987–1996
Mercedes-Benz E-Class V (W124) photo 76746 1600 x 1200 32 1987–1996

The Mercedes-Benz W124 series premiered in late 1984, setting new engineering and aerodynamic benchmarks with a drag coefficient of just 0.28. Designed by Bruno Sacco, the W124 range expanded into four body styles: four-door sedan (W124), five-door station wagon (S124), two-door coupe (C124), and a four-seater convertible (A124). During a comprehensive 1993 mid-cycle facelift, Mercedes introduced its current nomenclature strategy, making the late W124 series the first to officially carry the 'E-Class' designation.

Technical highlights included the introduction of 4MATIC automatic all-wheel drive, five-link rear suspension, and multi-valve engines (M111, M104 gasoline and OM605, OM606 diesel). A halo model of the lineup was the 500 E (later E 500), hand-assembled in partnership with Porsche and powered by a 326 hp 5.0-liter M119 V8. AMG also created the rare E 60 AMG. With total sales surpassing 2.56 million units, the W124 remains an enduring icon of modern classic automotive engineering.