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1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 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) 240 D (65 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?138 km/h | 85.75 mph
0-100 km/h: 24.6 sec
0-60 mph: 23.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 240 D (65 Hp)?65 Hp, 137 Nm
101.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 240 D (65 Hp)?2.4 l
2404 cm3
146.7 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 D (65 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 240 D (65 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) 240 D (65 Hp)?1390 kg
3064.43 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?1910 kg
4210.83 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model /8
Generation /8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Modification (Engine) 240 D (65 Hp)
Start of production February, 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 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h24.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph24.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 23.4 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h 85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 21.4 kg/Hp, 46.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.1 kg/Nm, 98.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 65 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 27 Hp/l
Torque 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 616 D 24 / 616.916
Engine displacement 2404 cm3 146.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 91 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm 3.64 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 5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1390 kg 3064.43 lbs.
Max. weight 1910 kg 4210.83 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 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, 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