1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300CE

3.0L I6•RWD•gas•M103

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$28,349 maintenance + likely wear

~$5,670/yr · 470¢/mile equivalent

Compare this engine

3.2L DOHC 24-valve M104.992 inline-6 (228 hp)

Labor Times — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

493 jobs across 18 categories

body (31)

brakes (37)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (20)

electrical (75)

emissions (1)

Oxygen Sensor Replacement
emissions

engine (61)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (23)

ignition (13)

interior (24)

maintenance (32)

misc (2)

steering (19)

suspension (38)

transmission (44)

Repair Procedures — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

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body · 31

brakes · 37

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 20

electrical · 75

emissions · 1

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engine · 61

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 23

ignition · 13

interior · 24

maintenance · 32

misc · 2

steering · 19

suspension · 38

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

Units

127 torque specs across 11 categories

brakes (20)

cooling (16)

drivetrain (12)

electrical (12)

engine (36)

exhaust (2)

fuel (4)

hvac (5)

ignition (2)

steering (4)

suspension (14)

Fluid Capacities — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

DTC Codes — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

BCI Group 49

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

520 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

70 Ah

Amp Hours

120 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityRight Positive

Dimensions13.94" × 6.88" × 7.5"

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Fitment notes: Battery located in engine compartment; European sizing standard

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Control Modules — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

Module data for this vehicle is being compiled — check back soon.

Maintenance Schedule — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

32 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (32)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1990single front blade

26″

Front (single blade)

Attachmenthook

This generation uses one Monoblade-style front wiper that sweeps the whole windshield — don't buy a pair.

📝 W124 chassis uses single Monoblade wiper system. Coupe body style, no rear wiper.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

26″Bosch ICON 26A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30126 · ANCO 31-26Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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Full wiper guide for this 300CE →

NHTSA Recalls — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE

Performance

Horsepower

177hp

Torque

188lb-ft

Fuel economy (EPA)

City

15mpg

Highway

20mpg

Combined

17mpg

Fuel

Premium Gasoline

Capability & size

Seating

5seats

EPA class

Subcompact Cars

Wiper blades

W124 chassis uses single Monoblade wiper system. Coupe body style, no rear wiper.

Front (single blade)

26in

Attachment

hook

26″ fits: Bosch ICON 26A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30126 · ANCO 31-26

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300CE 3.0L I6 and can vary by trim.

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