Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (W 124)
Compare the W 124 500 E, E 500 Limited and factory E 60 AMG within the 124-series saloon.
What to check before buying
Ask for the data card, original option codes, and dated engine and AMG documentation. Check whether work was carried out before delivery or later.
The 500 E and E 60 AMG share type 124.036. The type number alone cannot establish the original AMG specification.
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Factory specification and chronology
- Public introduction
- 1984
- Production
- 1984–1995
- Factory purpose
- Road
- Body styles
- Saloon
The W 124 saloon premiered in 1984. Mercedes-Benz adopted E-Class as the series name in 1993. The 500 E was renamed E 500 with that change.
Alternative names
Also recorded as Mercedes-Benz 124-series Saloon.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz E 500 Limited | — | Saloon | — | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 E / E 500 | 1991–1993 | Saloon | — | — | Road · W 124 E 50, type 124.036 | |
| Mercedes-Benz E 60 AMG | 1993–1994 | Saloon | — | — | Road · W 124 E 60, type 124.036 |