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1977 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

W123

Modification

300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1977, May

End of production

1979, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

3005 cm³ 183.38 cu. In.

Power

78 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

156 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 115.06 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Length

4763 mm 187.52 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg
24.56 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

20.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

19.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 617 D 30 / 617.912

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3005 cm³ 183.38 cu. In.

Power

78 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

156 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 115.06 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

5

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

91 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

21.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

Coolant

11 l 11.66 US qt
9.68 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4763 mm 187.52 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in

Wheelbase

2710 mm 106.69 in

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in

Rear (Back) track

1446 mm 56.93 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

- Rear

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Max. weight

2015 kg 4442.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

465 kg 1025.1 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic is made in 1977 1978 1979