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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed /Station wagon (estate) 1979 - 1986/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S123?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
155 km/h | 96 mph
0-100 km/h: 18.9 sec
0-60 mph: 18 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1979 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
88 Hp, 172 Nm
127 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1979 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon (estate) 1979 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
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 W123 Station wagon (estate)?
4725 mm
186.02 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
1570 kg
3461 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
2190 kg
4828 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed?
5, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
300 TD (88 Hp) Manual 5-speed
Start of production
September, 1979
End of production
January, 1986
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
9.7 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
18.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
18.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18 sec
Maximum speed
155 km/h 96 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
17.8 kg/Hp, 56.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.1 kg/Nm, 109.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
88 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre
29.4 Hp/l
Torque
172 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 127 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 617 D 30 / 617.912
Engine displacement
2998 cm3 182.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90.91 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
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1570 kg 3461 lbs.
Max. weight
2190 kg 4828 lbs.
Max load
620 kg 1367 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
5 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