Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1973 - 1976/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

How fast is 1973 /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.9 sec
0-60 mph: 13.2 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

120 Hp, 178 Nm
131 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

2.3 l
2292 cm³
139.87 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Mercedes-Benz 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

4680 mm
184.25 in.

What is the width of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

1770 mm
69.69 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

1355 kg
2987 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

1875 kg
4134 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Mercedes-Benz /8
  - /8 (W114, facelift 1973)
    - 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 E (185 Hp)
    - 280 (160 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 (160 Hp)
    - 250 2.8 (130 Hp) Automatic
    - 250 2.8 (130 Hp)
    - 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic
    - 230.6 (120 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Modification (Engine)

230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1973 year

End of production

November, 1976 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

13.9 sec

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

13.2 sec

Maximum speed

170 km/h 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.6 kg/Nm, 131.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

120 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

52.4 Hp/l

Torque

178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 131 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 180 V 23 / 180.954

Engine displacement

2292 cm³ 139.87 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

81.75 mm 3.22 in.

Piston Stroke

72.8 mm 2.87 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1355 kg 2987 lbs.

Max. weight

1875 kg 4134 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in.

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in.

Front track

1448 mm 57.01 in.

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 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

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976/