1976-1986 W123 OverviewMercedes W123 Overview (1976 - 1986)
C123 / S123 / V123 / W123
Tech Specs Summary
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- 81 - 124 mph
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- 9.9 - 31.0 seconds
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- 54 - 182 BHP
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- 22.1 - 32.5 mpg
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- 1,340 - 1,630 kg
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- 500 L (Coupé)
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- 500 L (Saloon)
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- 523 - 879 L (Estate)
The Mercedes W123 (C123 / S123 / V123 / W123) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 1976 - 1986. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as a coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 54 BHP 2 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 182 BHP 2.5 L Inline 6 petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the W123 is the Mercedes 280 CE which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 182 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 125 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 124 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes 300 TD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 448 miles and can store 523-879 litres of cargo.