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1978 280 E (185 Hp)

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

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

W123

Modification

280 E (185 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1978, Apr

End of production

1985, Dec

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1475 kg 3251.8 lbs

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

18.3 l/100 km 12.85 US mpg
15.44 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.4 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 110 E 28 / 110.984

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high 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

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

1475 kg 3251.8 lbs

Max. weight

1995 kg 4398.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (185 Hp) is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985