Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1974 - 1976/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

How fast is 1974 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

143 km/h | 89 mph
0-100 km/h: 20.8 sec
0-60 mph: 19.8 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

80 Hp, 172 Nm
127 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

3.0 l
3005 cm³
183.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) Sedan 1974 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

4680 mm
184.25 in.

What is the width of 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

1770 mm
69.69 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

1430 kg
3153 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

1950 kg
4299 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1974 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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  - /8 (W115, facelift 1973)
    - 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic
    - 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp)
    - 240 D (65 Hp) Automatic
    - 240 D (65 Hp)
    - 230.4 (110 Hp) Automatic
    - 230.4 (110 Hp)
    - 220 D/8 (60 Hp) Automatic
    - 220 D/8 (60 Hp)
    - 200/8 (95 Hp) Automatic
    - 200/8 (95 Hp)
    - 200 D/8 (55 Hp) Automatic
    - 200 D/8 (55 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W115, facelift 1973)

Modification (Engine)

240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

March, 1974 year

End of production

November, 1976 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

20.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

20.8 sec

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

19.8 sec

Maximum speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

17.9 kg/Hp, 55.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 120.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

80 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

26.6 Hp/l

Torque

172 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 127 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 617 D 30 / 617.910

Engine displacement

3005 cm³ 183.38 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

91 mm 3.58 in.

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in.

Compression ratio

21:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1430 kg 3153 lbs.

Max. weight

1950 kg 4299 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 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D 3.0 (80 Hp) Automatic /1974, 1975, 1976/