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1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W123?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 W123 240 D (72 Hp)?143 km/h | 88.86 mph
0-100 km/h: 24.6 sec
0-60 mph: 23.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 240 D (72 Hp)?72 Hp, 137 Nm
101.05 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 240 D (72 Hp)?2.4 l
2399 cm3
146.4 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 D (72 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1978 240 D (72 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?4725 mm
186.02 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan?1786 mm
70.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp)?1395 kg
3075.45 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp)?1915 kg
4221.85 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D (72 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W123
Generation W123
Modification (Engine) 240 D (72 Hp)
Start of production August, 1978 year
End of production November, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg
39.23 UK mpg
13.89 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h24.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph24.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 23.4 sec
Maximum speed 143 km/h 88.86 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 19.4 kg/Hp, 51.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 10.2 kg/Nm, 98.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 72 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 30 Hp/l
Torque 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 101.05 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 616 D 24 / 616.912
Engine displacement 2399 cm3 146.4 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 90.9 mm 3.58 in.
Piston Stroke 92.4 mm 3.64 in.
Compression ratio 21.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1395 kg 3075.45 lbs.
Max. weight 1915 kg 4221.85 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14