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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 250 T (129 Hp) /Station wagon 1977 - 1979/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S123?
Station wagon, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1977 S123 250 T (129 Hp)?
185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
0-60 mph: 11.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1977 250 T (129 Hp)?
129 Hp, 196 Nm
145 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1977 250 T (129 Hp)?
2.5 l
2525 cm3
154.08 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Mercedes-Benz 250 T (129 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon 1977 250 T (129 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?
4725 mm
186.02 in.
What is the width of 1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Mercedes-Benz S123 250 T (129 Hp)?
1510 kg
3329 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Mercedes-Benz S123 250 T (129 Hp)?
2130 kg
4696 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Mercedes-Benz S123 250 T (129 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
250 T (129 Hp)
Start of production
September, 1977
End of production
September, 1979
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.4 l/100 km 14.3 US mpg
17.2 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.3 sec
Maximum speed
185 km/h 115 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.7 kg/Hp, 85.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 129.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
129 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
51.1 Hp/l
Torque
196 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 145 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 123 V 25 / 123.920
Engine displacement
2525 cm3 154.08 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
72.45 mm 2.85 in.
Compression ratio
8.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
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
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1510 kg 3329 lbs.
Max. weight
2130 kg 4696 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, manual 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