Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA) /Sedan 1981 - 1982/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1981 W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

165 km/h | 103 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

121 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

3.0 l
2998 cm³
182.95 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

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

What is the length of 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?

4848 mm
190.87 in.

What is the width of 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

1625 kg
3583 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

2080 kg
4586 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

W123

Modification (Engine)

300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)

Start of production

April, 1981

End of production

October, 1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14 sec

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

13.3 sec

Maximum speed

165 km/h 103 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.4 kg/Hp, 74.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 141.5 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 / 617.952

Engine displacement

2998 cm³ 182.95 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1625 kg 3583 lbs.

Max. weight

2080 kg 4586 lbs.

Max load

455 kg 1003 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4848 mm 190.87 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, 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

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA) /1981, 1982/