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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S123 230 T (109 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 230 T (109 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1978 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S123?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1978 S123 230 T (109 Hp)?
170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.4 sec
0-60 mph: 13.7 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 230 T (109 Hp)?
109 Hp, 186 Nm
137 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 230 T (109 Hp)?
2.3 l
2307 cm3
140.78 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 230 T (109 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 230 T (109 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?
4725 mm
186.02 in.
What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 T (109 Hp)?
1470 kg
3241 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 T (109 Hp)?
2030 kg
4475 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 T (109 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
230 T (109 Hp)
Start of production
February, 1978
End of production
April, 1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
14.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
13.7 sec
Maximum speed
170 km/h 106 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13.5 kg/Hp, 74.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.9 kg/Nm, 126.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
109 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
186 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 137 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 115 V 23 / 115.954
Engine displacement
2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
93.75 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1470 kg 3241 lbs.
Max. weight
2030 kg 4475 lbs.
Max load
560 kg 1235 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

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, 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
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
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