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Mercedes-Benz 250 {W 123}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 72.50 mm 3.39 in × 2.85 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2525 cc (154.085 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 101.47 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 995.4 kPa (144.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.21 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 123 V 25 / 123.920
Main bearings 4
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 420.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2795 mm
wheelbase 110 in
Length (milimeters) 4725 mm
Length (inches) 186 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1360 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2998 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 4.300
Turning circle
Tyres 175 HR 14 88 H
Wheels 5.5J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.69

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code W123 V 125
Model family W 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 {W 123} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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