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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (80 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 300 TD (80 Hp)?
148 km/h | 92 mph
0-100 km/h: 20.9 sec
0-60 mph: 19.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1977 300 TD (80 Hp)?
80 Hp, 172 Nm
127 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Station wagon 1977 300 TD (80 Hp)?
3.0 l
3005 cm3
183.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD (80 Hp)?
5, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S123 Station wagon 1977 300 TD (80 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 300 TD (80 Hp)?
1570 kg
3461 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (80 Hp)?
2190 kg
4828 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Mercedes-Benz S123 300 TD (80 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
300 TD (80 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
10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
20.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
20.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
19.9 sec
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
19.6 kg/Hp, 51 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
9.1 kg/Nm, 109.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
80 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
26.6 Hp/l
Torque
172 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 127 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
OM 617 D 30 / 617.912
Engine displacement
3005 cm3 183.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
5
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
91 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke
92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio
21.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Precombustion chamber 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
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1570 kg 3461 lbs.
Max. weight
2190 kg 4828 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