Mercedes-Benz W123
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan September, 1978, November, 1985

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?150 km/h
0-100 km/h: 19.2 sec
How much power?88 Hp, 172 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2998 cm3
How many cylinders?5, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4725 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1786 mm
What is the curb weigh?1450 kg
What is the gross weigh?1970 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

September, 1978-November, 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (88 Hp) Automatic Specs November, 1985

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation W123
Modification (Engine) 300 D (88 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h19.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph19.2 sec
Maximum speed150 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio16.5 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 88 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 29.4 Hp/l
Torque 172 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2998 cm3
Number of cylinders5
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore90.9 mm
Piston Stroke92.4 mm
Compression ratio21.5
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine oil capacity8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg
Max. weight 1970 kg
Max load 520 kg
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
Dimensions
Length 4725 mm
Width 1786 mm
Height 1438 mm
Wheelbase 2795 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14