Mercedes1978 300 TD Specs

1978 (S123) Mercedes 300 TD Specs & Performance

1978, 1979 (S123)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 5

92 mph

20.9 seconds

79 hp

22.8 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

18.5-31 ft3
lb
3,461 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
22.8 mpg
City
20.8 mpg
Highway
29.4 mpg
Total Range
421 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Capacity
3 Liter
183.4 in3
Layout
Inline 5
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
79 hp @ 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
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
OM617 D30
Compression Ratio
21:1
Bore x Stroke
3.583 x 3.638 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.43 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
16 hp
Cylinder Volume
36.7 in3
BMEP
104.3 PSI
7.2 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
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
Large Wagon
Door Count
5
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
18.5-31 ft3
Turning Radius
36.9 ft
Curb Weight
3,461 lbs
Gross Weight
4,828 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,367 lbs
Length
186 in
Width
70.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Front Track
58.6 in
Rear Track
57.2 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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