Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp) /Sedan 1973 - 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 (65 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 1973 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?

138 km/h | 86 mph
0-100 km/h: 24.6 sec
0-60 mph: 23.4 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 240 D (65 Hp)?

65 Hp, 137 Nm
101 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 240 D (65 Hp)?

2.4 l
2404 cm³
146.7 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Mercedes-Benz 240 D (65 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of 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.

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 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?

1390 kg
3064 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?

1910 kg
4211 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 240 D (65 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

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 type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

24.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

24.6 sec

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

23.4 sec

Maximum speed

138 km/h 86 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 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

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

Engine oil capacity

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1390 kg 3064 lbs.

Max. weight

1910 kg 4211 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, manual 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 (65 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976/