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W123
1979
Mercedes-Benz
W123
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W123
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W123
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
240 D
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
72 hp
Power (kW)
53 kW
Torque
137 Nm (101 lb-ft)
Top speed
138 km/h
(86 mph)
0–60 mph
20.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
22 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,725 mm
(186.0 in)
Width
1,786 mm
(70.3 in)
Height
1,438 mm
(56.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
(110.0 in)
Curb weight
1,385 kg
(3,053 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
90.9 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
92.4 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
2,399 cc
21 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.3 – 11.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.4 – 8.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.1 – 9.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,488 mm
(58.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,446 mm
(56.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.29 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Connectivity
Features
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Belt Pretensioner
Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -
Brake Systems
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,905 kg
(4,200 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,200 kg
(2,646 lb)
Cargo Capacity
520 kg
(1,146 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Door Handles
Pull-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
House Colour
Silver
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Radio
Optional
Cellular Network
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Back Pocket
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Lockable
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Carpets
Yes
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Optional
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
500 litres
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats
Optional
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: -
Rear: -
W123
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Sedan
Variant
W123 Standard
1976–1986
W123 Sedan Generations
1 of 2
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W123
1976–1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
240 D
Horsepower
72 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Diesel
Sedan
2WD
Diesel
