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1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S123?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?138 km/h | 85.75 mph
0-100 km/h: 25.8 sec
0-60 mph: 24.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?72 Hp, 137 Nm
101.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?2.4 l
2399 cm3
146.4 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon (estate) 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?4725 mm
186.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon (estate)?1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?1515 kg
3340 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?2135 kg
4706.87 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation S123
Modification (Engine) 240 TD (72 Hp) Manual 4-speed
Start of production February, 1978 year
End of production January, 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h25.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph25.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 24.5 sec
Maximum speed 138 km/h 85.75 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 21 kg/Hp, 47.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 11.1 kg/Nm, 90.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 30 Hp/l
Torque 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 616 D 24 / 616.912
Engine displacement 2399 cm3 146.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1515 kg 3340 lbs.
Max. weight 2135 kg 4706.87 lbs.
Max load 620 kg 1366.87 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, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
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 sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14