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1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?175 km/h | 108.74 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.2 sec
0-60 mph: 14.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?121 Hp, 230 Nm
169.64 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?5, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5145 mm
202.56 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?1695-1705 kg
3736.84 - 3758.88 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?2170 kg
4784.03 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?505 l
17.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic
Start of production September, 1979 year
End of production October, 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 14.4 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14 kg/Hp, 71.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 121 Hp @ 4350 rpm.
Power per litre 40.4 Hp/l
Torque 230 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 169.64 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 617 D 30 A / 617.951
Engine displacement 2998 cm3 182.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 5
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1695-1705 kg 3736.84 - 3758.88 lbs.
Max. weight 2170 kg 4784.03 lbs.
Max load 465-475 kg 1025.15 - 1047.2 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 77 l 20.34 US gal | 16.94 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5145 mm 202.56 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1517 mm 59.72 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14