Mercedes Volchok: specifications, tuning, reviews and photos

"Mercedes" Volchok "" - a car that is known throughout the world as "the 500th". Only hearing the name alone, you can understand what this unit represents. Mercedes w124 e500 - a car that in the nineties was an indicator of wealth and wealth. This car is respectful and admirable. Only authoritative people could afford to ride on it.

And, it is necessary to say, despite the fact that more than twenty years have passed, this "Mercedes" is still a dream of many people. And, of course, he is still in the ranking of the best, high-quality and reliable cars.

Appearance

So, "Mercedes" Volchok "" - this is a very powerful car. If for us, people living in the 21st century, this machine seems powerful, then we can imagine what impression it made in the nineties, when technological progress has not yet reached such a high level.

"Mercedes 124" Volchok "" - this is a true handsome man. Needless to say, the Stuttgart concern has always been able to produce attractive cars, the kind of which was breathtaking. Four-door sedan length of almost five meters - this machine just can not help attracting attention! "Mercedes" Volchok "" looks rich, expensive, exquisite. But there is not a single surplus in it. Classic style - in the best traditions of the world-famous German concern. By the way, the design, in addition to being attractive, very ergonomic. The volume of the trunk is 520 liters (and this is the minimum!). Of course, in order to help in the transportation of things to a new place of residence, this machine does not fit, but here are some large suitcases for a long trip to yourself that will fit with ease.

About technical characteristics

So, the wheelbase of the car "Mercedes" Volchok "" is 2800 mm. The ground clearance is just excellent - 160 mm! On the front suspension can say the following: it is equipped with a triangular transverse lever, shock absorber, transverse stabilizer and helical spring. The rear is multi-link, has a coil spring and a similar stabilizer.

The front brakes are disc-shaped and, of course, ventilated. Exactly the same and back. The size of the tires (i.e., disks) is 225/55 R16. Due to these characteristics, the machine behaves very well on the road, demonstrating excellent handling and smooth running on any track.

Engine

Speaking of such a car as the "Mercedes" Volchok ", we can not fail to note the power unit, which rattles under the hood of this legendary car. So, the specialists "awarded" their invention with a V-shaped 320-horsepower engine, the volume of which is 4973 cubic centimeters. The motor is located longitudinally, in front. Cylinders are only eight, each of them has four valves. Up to "hundreds" this machine is capable of accelerating in 6.1 seconds. The maximum reached by Mercedes 124 Volchok is 250 km / h. Not all modern cars can accelerate to this speed. Not surprisingly, the 124th Mercedes, known as the "500th", is still considered one of the best.

The power unit of the machine is running under the control of both "mechanics" and "automatic machine". In Russia cars with MKPP became very popular.

Fuel consumption

So, the fuel tank of the car "Mercedes e 500" Volchok "" is equal to the volume of 90 liters. The consumption of gasoline is 16.9 liters per 100 kilometers according to the city cycle. But not all people take into account the fact that the amount of waste fuel depends also on the speed at which the car moves. It means a lot. At a speed of 90 km / h, for example, the flow rate decreases, and much more. It was almost 17 liters, and became - 10.3. Saving in six-odd liters! And is it important. People who know about this nuance save significant amounts of gasoline. At 120 km / h the car needs more fuel - 11.9 liters per "hundred". And, finally, there is another cycle, which is called European. In it, "Mercedes" requires 13 liters per 100 km.

It is recommended to fill this car with gasoline AI-95. And this is understandable, because it is considered the most high-quality and expensive. However, "Mercedes" is simply a sin to "feed" some other fuel.

Cost

There is another interesting and important topic concerning the car "Mercedes" Volchok. " The price is what you just need to talk about. In the 90 years, this car was very expensive. A new, fast, presentable, powerful - for "five hundred" hundreds of thousands of people laid out 150 000 doyzemarok. This is about 75 000 euros. To date, given the current rate, this amount is almost 5 500 000 rubles! Really, very big money. For such today concern "Mercedes" sells its new modern sports cars. Approximately the same number is SL400 3.0 AT. Interestingly, the engine of this supercar is not much more powerful than the "500" unit - only 13 "horses".

However, it is worth returning to the main topic. Now, in 2015, no one will ask for such an amount for E500. In an excellent, almost "mothballed" state, the "500th" with a small (for a 20-year-old car) run of about 100,000 km will cost about 1,300,000 rubles. This is four times less than the initial price. And, I must admit, it's not a pity to give such a sum for this car.

Interior

Speaking of such a car as "Mercedes" Volchok "," test drive which will be considered later, you can not deprive the attention of his salon. Interior is a very important part. It is inside the car that the owner of the car spends most of the time. Well, you can safely say - such a car as the "Mercedes", tuning the salon is not needed at all. The producers did everything by their own hands.

The interior decoration looks great. Nothing superfluous - all materials are qualitative and favorably emphasize the interior. Excellent leather, durable plastic, impeccable build quality, well-defined ergonomics - all that is needed, and nothing extra that could distract the driver. In addition, inside this "Mercedes" is very nice to be not only because of his style. Armchairs are incredibly comfortable, moderately soft, sitting in which, it is simply impossible to get tired. This is another advantage of the famous "500th".

There are no boundaries for perfection

Many people think so, and they decide to improve their Mercedes. Tuning - that's what kind of work sometimes you have to handle. However, in this case it is superfluous. W124 E500 - and without that a perfect car. But if you want something more, then everything has already been done.

AMG - tuning studio, which is the closest and constant employee of the concern "Mercedes". Specialists of this unit several years after the release of the "five hundredth", took up the tuning. And it turned out just superb. Everyone knows that AMG has the most beautiful body kit. But they tried not only on appearance. Ergonomics, interior, power, speed, optics - everything has been improved, modernized. After such tuning Е500 became even more desired and claimed.

What is interesting to know

Many people are interested in the origin of the name E500 "Mercedes". Why "Volochok"? There is no exact answer to this question. However, most claim that it went from the saying "wolf in sheep's clothing". Ostensibly this beautiful and presentable car hides under the hood an unrealistically powerful engine producing 320 liters. With., And in a matter of seconds accelerates to a hundred, rapidly approaching a maximum of 250 km / h.

And it's important to consider that there are both E500 and 500E. Many people do not even know that there is another version of "Volchka." Immediately there are assumptions: a more powerful engine, increased maximum, modernized appearance. But no, everything is simple here. 500E differs from E500 in one tiny, insignificant nuance. Namely - turn signals of orange color. That's all, this is the only difference.

And another "five hundred" perfectly passed all the test drives. It was difficult to put an estimate below five, because in those days, a few serial sedan could boast of such characteristics. Manageability, comfort, safety, reliability, speed - this "gangster Mercedes" in all respects received the highest scores. And this is not surprising. After all, experts of the world-famous German concern made every effort to create a car, which has not yet been like that.