Mercedes1979 250 Specs

1979 (W123) Mercedes 250 Specifications & Performance

1979 - 1985 (W123)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L Inline 6

115 mph

11.3 seconds

138 BHP

24.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,410 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
115 mph
0-62 mph
11.3 seconds
0-60 mph
10.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
98 BHP/Tonne
Power
138 BHP
Torque
148 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24.8 mpg
Urban
19.1 mpg
Extra Urban
31.4 mpg
Total Range
436 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.5 Litre
2,525 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
138 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
140 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
148 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
200 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M123 V25
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 72.45 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.19:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
55 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
23 BHP
Unitary Capacity
421 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
144.4 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
1,410 kg
Gross Weight
1,930 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

Registered On / After 01/01/1986
> 1549cc
£375
Registered Before 01/01/1986
Standard
£0
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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