Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (80 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (80 Hp) /Sedan 1975 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W123?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1975 W123 300 D (80 Hp)?

148 km/h | 92 mph
0-100 km/h: 19.9 sec
0-60 mph: 18.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 300 D (80 Hp)?

80 Hp, 172 Nm
127 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 300 D (80 Hp)?

3.0 l
3005 cm³
183.38 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Mercedes-Benz 300 D (80 Hp)?

5, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W123 Sedan 1975 300 D (80 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. 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 300 D (80 Hp)?

1450 kg
3197 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (80 Hp)?

1970 kg
4343 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1975 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (80 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W123

Generation

W123

Modification (Engine)

300 D (80 Hp)

Start of production

July, 1975 year

End of production

November, 1985 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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

7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

19.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

19.9 sec

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

18.9 sec

Maximum speed

148 km/h 92 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

18.1 kg/Hp, 55.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.4 kg/Nm, 118.6 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

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

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1450 kg 3197 lbs.

Max. weight

1970 kg 4343 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

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D (80 Hp) /1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/