Modern classics – Production figures for the Estate models of the Mercedes-Benz 124 series

In 1984 Mercedes-Benz introduced the 124 series – the first family of vehicles that would be called the E-Class, though renaming did not occur until June 1993.

At its debut, where traditionally only the Saloon is presented at first, the model designation followed the classic pattern. The history of the 124 series is marked by a previously unrivalled variety of models, body shapes and innovations. An important step in this connection was the presentation of the Estate in September 1985 at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt/Main. This second generation of the sporty lifestyle Estate from Mercedes-Benz largely corresponds to the Saloon in its engineering and styling: apart from the deviating rear end design, the higher roof, and the changes which these gave rise to, there are no differences in the body. Major components, brake system and suspension merely were adapted to the higher payload, but otherwise were taken almost unchanged from the Saloon.