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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon 1979 - 1986/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S123?
Station wagon, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1979 S123 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.1 sec
0-60 mph: 12.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1979 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
136 Hp, 205 Nm
151 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1979 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
2.3 l
2299 cm3
140.29 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon 1979 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?
4725 mm
186.02 in.
What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
2100 kg
4630 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz S123 230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
230 TE (136 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
October, 1979
End of production
January, 1986
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.6 l/100 km 27.4 US mpg
32.8 UK mpg
11.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
12.4 sec
Maximum speed
175 km/h 109 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.9 kg/Hp, 91.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.2 kg/Nm, 138.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
136 Hp @ 5100 rpm.
Power per litre
59.2 Hp/l
Torque
205 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 151 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 102 E 23 / 102.980
Engine displacement
2299 cm3 140.29 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
95.5 mm 3.76 in.
Piston Stroke
80.25 mm 3.16 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max. weight
2100 kg 4630 lbs.
Max load
620 kg 1367 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4725 mm 186.02 in.
Width
1786 mm 70.31 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front track
1488 mm 58.58 in.
Rear (Back) track
1453 mm 57.2 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