1993 MERCEDES BENZ CE (C124) 320 5MT RWD (220 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Mercedes-Benz introduced a facelifted version for the coupe version of the E-Class W124 in 1993, improving the car in all areas.

While the sedan and the station wagon versions of the 124 series were built for business and families, the coupe had another destination as a personal luxury vehicle. It was still based on the same underpinnings as its siblings but was shorter overall, and its wheelbase wasn’t that long either. In addition, it was lighter and sportier, but the automaker built it for traveling long distances in comfort, not in a sporty way.

The introduction of the facelifted version showed a modified front fascia. There were no amber or orange blinkers on the corner-mounted lamps, but they were clear. Mercedes-Benz also changed the bumpers, which now featured color-matching protecting stripes and side panels in the same shade. At the back, the taillights featured new, wider, reversing lights with smoked lenses.

Inside, there were new trim levels and chromed door handles. Depending on the options, it sported cloth or leather-wrapped interior and wood trims on the dashboard and door cards. In addition, the shifter placed on the center console was also surrounded by wood trim. The tilt-forward center console hosted the stereo at the bottom, under the climate control unit. All four power windows could roll down together with the B-pillar for a faux-cabriolet look.

Under the hood, Mercedes-Benz installed a choice of new engines, including a 2.0-liter powerplant for selected countries where larger displacements were drastically taxed. A five-speed manual was fitted as standard, while a new, five-speed automatic was on the options list.