Figures for production numbers refer to production information released directly or indirectly by Daimler AG. The statistical norm for annual figures is the number of cars produced in that calendar year. They are divided into 5 chapters according to the nature of the products. The first table of each chapter introduces product information. The second table is statistics, this table supports sorting functionality for potential comparisons.

Sedan

The first production bodies of the sedan were produced in May 1990, they were used in the last batch of prototypes. Pilot production began in October 1990. Series production began in March 1991. By August 1998, series production had ceased. In total, 406,720 sedans were produced over 89 months, equivalent to about 4,570 per month, or 152 per day.

Model YearW 140 E 28W 140 E 32V 140 E 32W 140 E 42V 140 E 42W 140 E 50V 140 E 50W 140 E 60V 140 E 60W 140 D 35 AW 140 D 30 LA
1991-1993300 SE 2.8300 SE300 SEL400 SE400 SEL500 SE500 SEL600 SE600 SEL300 SD
1994-1999S 280S 320S 320 (L)S 420S 420 (L)S 500S 500 (L)S 600S 600 (L)S 350 TurbodieselS 300 Turbodiesel
Sales Designation19901991199219931994199519961997199819992000Total
W 140 E 2893675605865843522201492222784
W 140 E 322917348240991064499011183797467796669598095
V 140 E 3227365794121252913485140311088213379794485346
W 140 E 4210465048628411068106693464420214277
V 140 E 4211831517751405410523247575418321535191
W 140 E 5020372962361943272929492265154652521942
V 140 E 504081961265687748627847268987116423946165065
W 140 E 6031590835221285189140100363399
V 140 E 60257852749731653615318133882477121794632517
W 140 D 35 A3615131467845541532593620518
W 140 D 30 LA2410338317817583

Sedan SKD

In order to benefit from preferential import duties, SKD (Semi Knocked Down) models were assembled in South Africa and Malaysia. Assembly of the W 140 E 50 in South Africa began in March 1993, and the W 140 E 32 in May 1993 until September 1994. The assembly of the V 140 E 32 in Malaysia started in June 1993 and ended in December 1997. The assembly of the W 140 E 28 started in February 1995 and ended in February 1998.

Sales Designation1992199319941995199619971998Total
W 140 E 32 South Africa17277138431
W 140 E 50 South Africa13854192
W 140 E 28 Malaysia 828444120241416
V 140 E 32 Malaysia 2165466602762161914

Coupe

The first production body of the coupe was produced in October 1991, pilot-production began in July 1992, and series production began in November 1992. Series production ended with the sedan in August 1998. A total of 26,021 units were produced.

Model YearC 140 E 42C 140 E 50C 140 E 60
1991-1993500 SEC600 SEC
1994-1996S 420 CoupeS 500 CoupeS 600 Coupe
1997-1999CL 420CL 500 (US 1998-)CL 600 (US 1998-)
Sales Designation1992199319941995199619971998Total
C 140 E 423846106685812532496
C 140 E 5018937432656267122391994146114953
C 140 E 6030729151585123410909854578573

Sonderschutz / Guard

The first production bodies of the Sonderschutz were produced in October 1991, and serial production began in July 1992. In August 2000, production ended. 886 units were produced, including the Pullman with special protection.

Model YearV/B 140 E 50V/B 140 E 60
1991-1993500 SEL Sonderschutz600 SEL Sonderschutz
1994-1997S 500 SonderschutzS 600 Sonderschutz
1998S 500 GuardS 600 Guard
Sales Designation1991199219931994199519961997199819992000Total
V/B 140 E 50114396948344224491321
V/B 140 E 6011853669577451021026565

Pullman

The Pullman with special protection was produced from February 1996 to August 2000, with a total of 26 units. The Pullman without special protection was produced from August 1996 to August 2000, with a total of 24 units.

Model YearV 140 E 50 PullmanV 140 E 60 PullmanV/B 140 E 60 Pullman
1995-1996S 600 Pullman
1996-1997S 500 PullmanS 600 PullmanS 600 Pullman Sonderschutz
1998S 500 PullmanS 600 PullmanS 600 Pullman Guard
Sales Designation199519961997199819992000Total
V 140 E 50 Pullman246
V 140 E 60 Pullman692118
V/B 140 E 60 Pullman152351026