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Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S123 280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

W123
Generation

S123
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

5

Body type

Station wagon (estate)
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

280 TE (185 Hp) Automatic

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

10.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

195 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
67.4 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
2746 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
SOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1560 kg

Max weight (kg)

2180 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

80 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4725 mm

Width (mm)

1786 mm

Height (mm)

1470 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2795 mm

Front track (mm)

1488 mm

Rear track (mm)

1453 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

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