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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 230 (109 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1975 - 1980/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1975 W123 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
165 km/h | 103 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.9 sec
0-60 mph: 13.2 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
109 Hp, 186 Nm
137 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
2.3 l
2307 cm3
140.78 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?
4725 mm
186.02 in.
What is the width of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?
1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
1350 kg
2976 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
1870 kg
4123 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 (109 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
230 (109 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
July, 1975
End of production
August, 1980
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.3 l/100 km 15.4 US mpg
18.5 UK mpg
6.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
13.2 sec
Maximum speed
165 km/h 103 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.4 kg/Hp, 80.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.3 kg/Nm, 137.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
109 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre
47.2 Hp/l
Torque
186 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 137 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 115 V 23 / 115.954
Engine displacement
2307 cm3 140.78 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
93.75 mm 3.69 in.
Piston Stroke
83.6 mm 3.29 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1350 kg 2976 lbs.
Max. weight
1870 kg 4123 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4725 mm 186.02 in.
Width
1786 mm 70.31 in.
Height
1438 mm 56.61 in.
Wheelbase
2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front track
1488 mm 58.58 in.
Rear (Back) track
1446 mm 56.93 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
Drum
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14