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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic /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) Automatic?
185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
0-60 mph: 10.7 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic?
156 Hp, 223 Nm
164 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic?
2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C123 Coupe 1976 280 C (156 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 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) Automatic?
1445 kg
3186 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic?
1965 kg
4332 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1976 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 C (156 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
280 C (156 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
November, 1976 year
End of production
March, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.7 l/100 km 13.3 US mpg
16 UK mpg
5.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.7 sec
Maximum speed
185 km/h 115 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
6
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
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14