Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) /Coupe 1976 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C123?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1976 C123 280 C (156 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
0-60 mph: 10.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 Hp)?

156 Hp, 223 Nm
164 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 Hp)?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 C (156 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

4640 mm
182.68 in.

What is the width of 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp)?

1445 kg
3186 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp)?

1965 kg
4332 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1976 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

C123

Modification (Engine)

280 C (156 Hp)

Start of production

November, 1976

End of production

March, 1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.3 l/100 km 13.6 US mpg
16.3 UK mpg
5.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.6 sec

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

10.1 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.3 kg/Hp, 108 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 154.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

156 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

56.8 Hp/l

Torque

223 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 164 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 V 28 / 110.923

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

8.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1445 kg 3186 lbs.

Max. weight

1965 kg 4332 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4640 mm 182.68 in.

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in.

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in.

Wheelbase

2710 mm 106.69 in.

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in.

Rear (Back) track

1446 mm 56.93 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

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) /1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/