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1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?8.1 l/100 km
29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?130 km/h | 80.78 mph
0-100 km/h: 31 sec
0-60 mph: 29.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?55 Hp, 113 Nm
83.34 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?2.0 l
1988 cm3
121.32 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?4680 mm
184.25 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?1770 mm
69.69 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?1365 kg
3009.31 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?1885 kg
4155.71 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model /8
Generation /8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Modification (Engine) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)
Start of production August, 1973 year
End of production December, 1976 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.1 l/100 km 29.04 US mpg
34.87 UK mpg
12.35 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h31 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph31 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 29.5 sec
Maximum speed 130 km/h 80.78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 24.8 kg/Hp, 40.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 12.1 kg/Nm, 82.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 27.7 Hp/l
Torque 113 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 83.34 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 615 D 20 / 615.913
Engine displacement 1988 cm3 121.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 87 mm 3.43 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio 21
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Coolant 10.7 l 11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1365 kg 3009.31 lbs.
Max. weight 1885 kg 4155.71 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 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 1444 mm 56.85 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, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14