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1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S123?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?195 km/h | 121.17 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
0-60 mph: 10.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?185 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 280 TE (185 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?4725 mm
186.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?2180 kg
4806.08 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation S123
Modification (Engine) 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic
Start of production April, 1978 year
End of production January, 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.1 l/100 km 13.76 US mpg
16.52 UK mpg
5.85 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg
25.92 UK mpg
9.17 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.6 sec
Maximum speed 195 km/h 121.17 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.4 kg/Hp, 118.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 67.4 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110 E 28 / 110.984
Engine displacement 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max. weight 2180 kg 4806.08 lbs.
Max load 620 kg 1366.87 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4725 mm 186.02 in.
Width 1786 mm 70.31 in.
Height 1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front track 1488 mm 58.58 in.
Rear (Back) track 1453 mm 57.2 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 brakesDisc
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