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Mercedes-Benz 300 CD (US) {C 123}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.90 mm × 92.40 mm 3.58 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders S-5
Displace 3 litre 2998 cc (182.949 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 10 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 21.50:1
Fuel system Bosch mechanical diesel pump
Maximum power 84.2 PS (83.0 bhp) (61.9 kW) @ 4200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 19.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 53.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 163.0 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 683.2 kPa (99.1 psi)
Specific torque 54.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code OM 617 D 30 / 617.912
Main bearings 6
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.98
Unitary capacity 599.6 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal D.
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2710 mm
wheelbase 106.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4763 mm
Length (inches) 187.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1786 mm
Width (inches) 70.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1395 mm
Height (inches) 54.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1550 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3417 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 3.200
Turning circle
Tyres 195/70 HR 14 89H
Wheels 6J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code C 123 D 30
Model family C 123
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD (US) {C 123} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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