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W123
1981
Mercedes-Benz
W123
Germany
Diesel
2WD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W123
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
300 CDT
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
121 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
165 km/h
(103 mph)
0–60 mph
14.8 seconds
0–100 km/h
15.8 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,640 mm
(182.7 in)
Width
1,786 mm
(70.3 in)
Height
1,395 mm
(54.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,710 mm
(106.7 in)
Curb weight
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,350 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
20W-50
Engine Configuration
Bore
2,998 cc
90.9 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
92.4 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
21.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.4 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 m
Ground Clearance
175 mm
(6.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
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
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
500 litres
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Airbags
Frontal Airbag
Driver: Optional
Passenger: -
Rear: -
W123
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Coupe
Variant
W123 Standard
1977–1986
W123 Coupe Generations
2 of 2
Facelift
1980–1986
Year
1981
Powertrain
300 CDT
Horsepower
121 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Diesel
Coupe
2WD
Diesel
