Mercedes1981 300 D Turbodiesel [USA] Specs

1981 (W123) Mercedes 300 D Turbodiesel [USA] Specifications & Performance

1981, 1982 (W123)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 5 Turbo

103 mph

14.0 seconds

119 BHP

unavailable

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,625 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
103 mph
0-62 mph
14.0 seconds
0-60 mph
13.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
73 BHP/Tonne
Power
119 BHP
Torque
170 lb·ft

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,998 cc
Configuration
Inline 5
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
119 BHP @ 4,350 RPM
121 ps @ 4,350 RPM
Peak Torque
170 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
230 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
80 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
OM617 D30A
Compression Ratio
21.5:1
Bore x Stroke
90.9 x 92.4 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
40 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
600 cc
BMEP
9.6 Bar
139.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
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 Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Turning Circle
11.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,625 kg
Gross Weight
2,080 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
Length
4,848 mm
Width
1,786 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
Front Track
1,488 mm
Rear Track
1,446 mm

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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