Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp) /Sedan 1965 - 1968/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)?

11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

How fast is 1965 Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)?

175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1965 230 S (120 Hp)?

120 Hp, 179 Nm
132 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan 1965 230 S (120 Hp)?

2.3 l
2306 cm³
140.72 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 S (120 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) Sedan 1965 230 S (120 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1965 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?

4875 mm
191.93 in.

What is the width of 1965 Mercedes-Benz Fintail Sedan?

1795 mm
70.67 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1965 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)?

1350 kg
2976 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1965 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)?

1850 kg
4079 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1965 Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Fintail

Generation

Fintail (W111)

Modification (Engine)

230 S (120 Hp)

Start of production

July, 1965

End of production

January, 1968

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

11.9 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.5 kg/Nm, 132.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

120 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

52 Hp/l

Torque

179 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 132 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 180 VIII / 180.947

Engine displacement

2306 cm³ 140.72 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82 mm 3.23 in.

Piston Stroke

72.8 mm 2.87 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1350 kg 2976 lbs.

Max. weight

1850 kg 4079 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4875 mm 191.93 in.

Width

1795 mm 70.67 in.

Height

1500 mm 59.06 in.

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in.

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in.

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Specs of Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp) /1965, 1966, 1967, 1968/