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1978 240 TD (72 Hp) 5MT

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

W123

Modification

240 TD (72 Hp) 5MT

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

1978, Feb

End of production

1986, Jan

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.3 l/100 km 37.33 US mpg
44.84 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

143 km/h 89 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

23.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

22 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

OM 616 D 24 / 616.912

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2399 cm³ 146.4 cu. In.

Power

72 hp (at 4400 rpm)

Torque

137 Nm (at 2400 rpm) 101.05 lb. ft (at 2400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

92.4 mm 3.64 in

Compression ratio

21.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4725 mm 186.02 in

Width

1786 mm 70.31 in

Height

1470 mm 57.87 in

Wheelbase

2795 mm 110.04 in

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in

Rear (Back) track

1453 mm 57.2 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

- Rear

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1515 kg 3340 lbs

Max. weight

2135 kg 4706.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

620 kg 1366.9 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz S123 240 TD (72 Hp) 5MT is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986