Compare: Mercedes-Benz W123 1978 Sedan 88 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

W123

Modification (Engine)

300 D (88 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1978

End of production

November, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

19.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

18.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

150 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

16.5 kg/Hp, 60.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.4 kg/Nm, 118.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

88 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

29.4 Hp/l

Torque

172 Nm @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 617 D 30 / 617.912

Engine displacement

2998 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm

Compression ratio

21.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1450 kg

Max. weight

1970 kg

Max load

520 kg

Fuel tank capacity

65 l

Dimensions

Length

4725 mm

Width

1786 mm

Height

1438 mm

Wheelbase

2795 mm

Front track

1488 mm

Rear (Back) track

1446 mm

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

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14