Mercedes1978 300 TD Specs

1978 (S123) Mercedes 300 TD Specifications & Performance

1978, 1979 (S123)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 5

92 mph

20.9 seconds

79 BHP

27.4 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

523-879 L
kg
1,570 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
92 mph
0-62 mph
20.9 seconds
0-60 mph
20.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
50 BHP/Tonne
Power
79 BHP
Torque
127 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
27.4 mpg
Urban
25 mpg
Extra Urban
35.3 mpg
Total Range
421 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
3,005 cc
Configuration
Inline 5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
79 BHP @ 4,000 RPM
80 ps @ 4,000 RPM
Peak Torque
127 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
172 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (10v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Diesel Indirect
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
OM617 D30
Compression Ratio
21:1
Bore x Stroke
91 x 92.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
26 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
16 BHP
Unitary Capacity
601 cc
BMEP
7.2 Bar
104.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14 S
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
523-879 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,570 kg
Gross Weight
2,190 kg
Maximum Payload
620 kg
Length
4,725 mm
Width
1,786 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
Front Track
1,488 mm
Rear Track
1,453 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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