Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1977 - 1979/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz C123?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

How fast is 1977 C123 300 CD (78 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 W123 Coupe 1977 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

78 Hp, 156 Nm
115 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1977 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

3.0 l
3005 cm³
183.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C123 Coupe 1977 300 CD (78 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 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

4763 mm
187.52 in.

What is the width of 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1977 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

1550 kg
3417 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

2015 kg
4442 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

C123

Modification (Engine)

300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1977

End of production

September, 1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 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

19.9 kg/Hp, 50.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

9.9 kg/Nm, 100.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

78 Hp @ 4400 rpm.

Power per litre

26 Hp/l

Torque

156 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 115 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

OM 617 D 30 / 617.912

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

21.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1550 kg 3417 lbs.

Max. weight

2015 kg 4442 lbs.

Max load

465 kg 1025 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4763 mm 187.52 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

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 300 CD (78 Hp) Automatic /1977, 1978, 1979/