Mercedes1981 300 CD Turbodiesel [USA] Specs

1981 (C123) Mercedes 300 CD Turbodiesel [USA] Specs & Performance

1981, 1982 (C123)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 5 Turbo

103 mph

14.0 seconds

119 hp

unavailable

2 Doors

4 Seats

17.7 ft3
lb
3,583 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Capacity
3 Liter
183 in3
Layout
Inline 5
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
119 hp @ 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
21.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
OM617 D30A
Compression Ratio
21.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.579 x 3.638 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.98:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.66 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
24 hp
Cylinder Volume
36.6 in3
BMEP
139.8 PSI
9.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
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 Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
17.7 ft3
Curb Weight
3,583 lbs
Gross Weight
4,586 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,003 lbs
Length
187.5 in
Width
70.3 in
Height
54.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Front Track
58.6 in
Rear Track
56.9 in

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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