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Specs of Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA) /1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA) /Sedan 1982 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1982 W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1982 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
125 Hp, 250 Nm
184 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1982 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1982 300 D Turbodiesel (125 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 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?
4848 mm
190.87 in.
What is the width of 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
1625 kg
3583 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
2080 kg
4586 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
300 D Turbodiesel (125 Hp) Automatic (USA)
Start of production
October, 1982
End of production
August, 1985
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
14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
13.3 sec
Maximum speed
170 km/h 106 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
13 kg/Hp, 76.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
125 Hp @ 4350 rpm.
Power per litre
41.7 Hp/l
Torque
250 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 184 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
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
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