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1978 240 D (72 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

W123

Modification

240 D (72 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978, Aug

End of production

1985, Nov

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal
14.3 UK gal

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1395 kg 3075.4 lbs

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

24.6 sec

0 - 60 mph

23.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 616 D 24 / 616.912

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

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

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 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

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Wheel rims

5.5J x 14

Rear wheel rims

5.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1395 kg 3075.4 lbs

Max. weight

1915 kg 4221.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp) is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985