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1979 300 TD Turbodiesel (125 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 TD Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

1979, Nov

End of production

1986, Jan

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2998 cm³ 182.95 cu. In.

Power

125 hp (at 4350 rpm)

Torque

250 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 184.39 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

165 km/h 103 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

165 km/h 103 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

0 - 60 mph

14.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 617 D 30 A / 617.952

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

2998 cm³ 182.95 cu. In.

Power

125 hp (at 4350 rpm)

Torque

250 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 184.39 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

5

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

21.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l 10.07 US qt
8.36 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

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, 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

1620 kg 3571.5 lbs

Max. weight

2230 kg 4916.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

610 kg 1344.8 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986