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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1975 - 1978/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1975 W123 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
0-60 mph: 10.3 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
177 Hp, 234 Nm
173 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 280 E (177 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 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
1475 kg
3252 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
1995 kg
4398 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 280 E (177 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
280 E (177 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
July, 1975
End of production
April, 1978
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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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
10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.3 sec
Maximum speed
195 km/h 121 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.3 kg/Hp, 120 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 158.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
64.5 Hp/l
Torque
234 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 173 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
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio
8.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
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
1475 kg 3252 lbs.
Max. weight
1995 kg 4398 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 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
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
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