Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1978 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C123?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

How fast is 1978 C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
0-60 mph: 10.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1978 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

185 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1978 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C123 Coupe 1978 280 CE (185 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 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

4640 mm
182.68 in.

What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

1460 kg
3219 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

1980 kg
4365 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

C123

Modification (Engine)

280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 1978 year

End of production

August, 1985 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.8 sec

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

10.3 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 164.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.984

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

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

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

1460 kg 3219 lbs.

Max. weight

1980 kg 4365 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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz C123 280 CE (185 Hp) Automatic /1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/