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Specs of Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic /1979, 1980, 1981/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1979 - 1981/

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 (84 Hp) Automatic?
8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
How fast is 1979 C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
150 km/h | 93 mph
0-100 km/h: 19.2 sec
0-60 mph: 18.2 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1979 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
84 Hp, 163 Nm
120 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe 1979 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2998 cm3
182.95 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz C123 Coupe 1979 300 CD (84 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?
4763 mm
187.52 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
1550 kg
3417 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
2015 kg
4442 lbs.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz C123 300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
300 CD (84 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1979 year
End of production
August, 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
4
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
19.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
19.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
18.2 sec
Maximum speed
150 km/h 93 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
18.5 kg/Hp, 54.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.5 kg/Nm, 105.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
84 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
28 Hp/l
Torque
163 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 120 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 617 D 30 / 617.912
Engine displacement
2998 cm3 182.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
90.91 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke
92.41 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio
21.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
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
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