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1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (88 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 300 D (88 Hp)?155 km/h | 96.31 mph
0-100 km/h: 17.8 sec
0-60 mph: 16.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 300 D (88 Hp)?88 Hp, 172 Nm
126.86 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 300 D (88 Hp)?3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300 D (88 Hp)?5, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 300 D (88 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 300 D (88 Hp)?1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (88 Hp)?1970 kg
4343.11 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (88 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (88 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation W123
Modification (Engine) 300 D (88 Hp)
Start of production September, 1978 year
End of production November, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h17.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph17.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 16.9 sec
Maximum speed 155 km/h 96.31 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 16.5 kg/Hp, 60.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 88 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 29.4 Hp/l
Torque 172 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 126.86 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 617 D 30 / 617.912
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 Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1450 kg 3196.7 lbs.
Max. weight 1970 kg 4343.11 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 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
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14