Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 W123 230 E (136 Hp)?

180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1979 230 E (136 Hp)?

136 Hp, 205 Nm
151 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1979 230 E (136 Hp)?

2.3 l
2299 cm³
140.29 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 E (136 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1979 230 E (136 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?

4725 mm
186.02 in.

What is the width of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?

1786 mm
70.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp)?

1360 kg
2998 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp)?

1880 kg
4145 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

W123

Modification (Engine)

230 E (136 Hp)

Start of production

October, 1979

End of production

November, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.1 l/100 km 29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.5 sec

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

10.9 sec

Maximum speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10 kg/Hp, 100 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 150.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

136 Hp @ 5100 rpm.

Power per litre

59.2 Hp/l

Torque

205 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 151 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 102 E 23 / 102.980

Engine displacement

2299 cm³ 140.29 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

95.5 mm 3.76 in.

Piston Stroke

80.25 mm 3.16 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

5 l 5.28 US qt | 4.4 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1360 kg 2998 lbs.

Max. weight

1880 kg 4145 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W123 230 E (136 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/