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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W123?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?165 km/h | 102.53 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?121 Hp, 230 Nm
169.64 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1981 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?5, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?4848 mm
190.87 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?1625 kg
3582.51 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?2080 kg
4585.62 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation W123
Modification (Engine) 300 D Turbodiesel (121 Hp) Automatic (USA)
Start of production April, 1981 year
End of production October, 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 165 km/h 102.53 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. 169.64 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
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Turbocharger
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1625 kg 3582.51 lbs.
Max. weight 2080 kg 4585.62 lbs.
Max load 455 kg 1003.1 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14