- 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 113 E 43 / 113.940
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
- Bore x Stroke: 89.9 x 84.0 mm
- Total displacement: 4266 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.0
- Rated output: 205 kW / 279 hp at 5750 rpm
- Rated torque: 400 Nm at 3000 - 4400 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 80 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: rack-and-pinion parameter power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: 7 1/2 J x 17 H 2
- Tires: 235/45 R 17 94 W
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- 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: 2.82
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically governed)
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 s
- Fuel consumption: 15.7 / 8.0 / 10.8 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Wheelbase: 2833 mm
- Front / rear track: 1542 / 1536 mm ("Avantgarde": 1548 / 1539 mm)
- Length: 4818 mm
- Width: 1799 mm
- Height: 1443 mm ("Avantgarde": 1423 mm)
- Kerb weight: 1680 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2210 kg
- Units produced: a total of 46,461 (since 04.1996)
- Prices: 06.1999: DM 101,674.00
01.2000: DM 102,834.00
01.2001: EUR 53,128.00 (DM 103,909.33)