Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 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 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
0-60 mph: 10.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1978 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

185 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1978 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon 1978 280 TE (185 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 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

1560 kg
3439 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

2180 kg
4806 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

S123

Modification (Engine)

280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 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

17.1 l/100 km 13.8 US mpg
16.5 UK mpg
5.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.2 sec

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

10.6 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.4 kg/Hp, 118.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.984

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1560 kg 3439 lbs.

Max. weight

2180 kg 4806 lbs.

Max load

620 kg 1367 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 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 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions