- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 104 E 36 AMG / 104.9936
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
- Bore x Stroke: 91.0 x 92.4 mm
- Total displacement: 3606 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.5
- Rated output: 206 kW / 280 hp at 5750 rpm
- Rated torque: 385 Nm at 4000 - 4750 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM)
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: in front of the rear axle / 62 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: front: 7 1/2 J x 17 H 2; rear: 8 1/2 J x 17 H 2
- Tires: front: 225/45 ZR 17; rear: 245/40 ZR 17
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard (until 07.1996)
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59
- Final drive ratio: 2.85
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s
- Fuel consumption: 8.5 / 10.1 / 13.6 l
- by Guideline: 80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard (from 08.1996)
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.59; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.16
- Final drive ratio: 2.87
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s
- Wheelbase: 2690 mm
- Front / rear track: 1497 / 1478 mm
- Length: 4487 mm
- Width: 1720 mm
- Height: 1385 mm
- Kerb weight: 1560 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 1970 kg
- Units produced: 5221
- Prices: 05.1993: DM 95,450.00 08.1994: DM 97,347.50 05.1995: DM 97,865.00 02.1996: DM 98,440.00