RPM for 220E

[DownUnderBob]

My 1994 124 has just had major work (don't ask) and is revving around 3,000 at 110 kmh ... does this sound too high?

Thanks

 

[jberks]

110kmh is around 60mph - it's a 4 speed auto and I'm pretty sure my C220 wasn't much under that, if at all. Was it lower before the work?

 

[jibcl500]

Sounds high for 60++ mph, have you tried to count the gear changes ??? I think it stops in 3rd and doesnt go to 4th gear.

jib

 

[television]

20 MPH per 1000 was the norm back then I think, is it the 4 or 5 speed box

 

[jibcl500]

Think its a 4 speed on a 1994. on the selector it should be 2 3 D N R P on 4 speed and 5 speed 2 3 4 D N R P

jib

 

[television]

Think its a 4 speed on a 1994. on the selector it should be 2 3 D N R P on 4 speed and 5 speed 2 3 4 D N R P

jib

The 5 speed was an option then, I think ir was part vacuum operated and it is common to leave these pipes off when the engine has been repaired

 

[DownUnderBob]

Thanks

Thanks ... that makes me feel better. The car was in the garage for nearly 4 months (!) and I'd forgotten if it should have revved that high.

It is the 4-speed and I've been driving a six-cylinder while it was off the road.

Thanks again. I wish I'd found this forum before I bought my 1994 with its "biodegradable electric loom." It helps to know I'm not the only one to have had problems with it!

 

[lakeside]

110 kph is 68.3 mph. My M111 E200 pulled 3400 rpm at 70mph. The 220 has slightly taller gearing. So yours seems bang on I'd say. I don't think the 5-speed auto was an option on 4-cylinder cars.

 

[television]

110 kph is 68.3 mph. My M111 E200 pulled 3400 rpm at 70mph. The 220 has slightly taller gearing. So yours seems bang on I'd say. I don't think the 5-speed auto was an option on 4-cylinder cars.

Yes you are correct with that, I remember now only with the 24 valve engine.

Thank you