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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1979 - 1982/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 15.2 sec
0-60 mph: 14.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
121 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1979 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5145 mm
202.56 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
1695-1705 kg
3737 - 3759 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
2170 kg
4784 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
505 l
17.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine)
300 SD Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1979
End of production
October, 1982
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
15.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
14.4 sec
Maximum speed
175 km/h 109 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
14 kg/Hp, 71.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.4 kg/Nm, 135.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
121 Hp @ 4350 rpm.
Power per litre
40.4 Hp/l
Torque
230 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 617 D 30 A / 617.951
Engine displacement
2998 cm3 182.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke
92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio
21.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1695-1705 kg 3737 - 3759 lbs.
Max. weight
2170 kg 4784 lbs.
Max load
465-475 kg 1025 - 1047 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
505 l 17.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
77 l 20.34 US gal | 16.94 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5145 mm 202.56 in.
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track
1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track
1517 mm 59.72 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, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14