Mercedes1976 230 Specs

1976 (W123) Mercedes 230 Specifications & Performance

1976 - 1980 (W123)

Tech Specs Summary


2.3 L Inline 4

106 mph

13.7 seconds

108 BHP

22.6 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,350 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
106 mph
0-62 mph
13.7 seconds
0-60 mph
13.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
80 BHP/Tonne
Power
108 BHP
Torque
137 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.6 mpg
Urban
19.2 mpg
Extra Urban
30.1 mpg
Total Range
323 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.3 Litre
2,307 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
108 BHP @ 4,800 RPM
110 ps @ 4,800 RPM
Peak Torque
137 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
186 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M115 V23
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
93.75 x 83.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.12:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
47 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
577 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
146.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,350 kg
Gross Weight
1,870 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,725 mm
Width
1,786 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
Front Track
1,488 mm
Rear Track
1,446 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
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2.9

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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