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1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W123?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 W123 280 E (185 Hp)?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 280 E (185 Hp)?185 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 280 E (185 Hp)?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 E (185 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 280 E (185 Hp)?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 Sedan?4725 mm
186.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp)?1475 kg
3251.82 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp)?1995 kg
4398.22 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation W123
Modification (Engine) 280 E (185 Hp)
Start of production April, 1978 year
End of production December, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 18.3 l/100 km 12.85 US mpg
15.44 UK mpg
5.46 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.4 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 162.7 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 DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 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 1475 kg 3251.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1995 kg 4398.22 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 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 1438 mm 56.61 in.
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front track 1488 mm 58.58 in.
Rear (Back) track 1446 mm 56.93 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, manual 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