Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon 1978 - 1986/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S123?

Station wagon, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1978 S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

133 km/h | 83 mph
0-100 km/h: 28.8 sec
0-60 mph: 27.4 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

72 Hp, 137 Nm
101 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

2.4 l
2399 cm³
146.4 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon 1978 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?

4725 mm
186.02 in.

What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

1515 kg
3340 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

2135 kg
4707 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

S123

Modification (Engine)

240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

February, 1978

End of production

January, 1986

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

28.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

28.8 sec

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

27.4 sec

Maximum speed

133 km/h 83 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 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

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 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

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs.

Max. weight

2135 kg 4707 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

Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) Automatic1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions