Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP)
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) · 1975 - 1985 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP) produces 185 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds and reaches 200 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.1 l/100 km, equal to 288 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 185 hp
- Torque
- 240 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.9 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Engine
| Power | 185 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 136 kW |
| Torque | 240 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,746 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 288 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,724 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,786 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm |
| Cargo volume | 510 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,475 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,995 kg |
| Tyre size | 195/70 R14 H |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP) compared with 438 trims of other cars from the 1972–1978 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 185 hp | 129 hp |
better than 82%
|
| Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
better than 75%
|
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h |
better than 77%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.9 s | 12.6 s |
better than 71%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.1 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
better than 17%
|
| CO2 emissions | 288 g/km | 225 g/km |
better than 3%
|
| Cargo volume | 510 l | 408 l |
better than 84%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,475 kg | 1,198 kg |
better than 19%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 D 4MT RWD (60 HP) | Diesel | 60 hp | 113 Nm | 27.4 s | 135 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 212 g/km | |
| 240 D 4MT RWD (72 HP) | Diesel | 72 hp | 137 Nm | 22.0 s | 145 km/h | 8.9 l/100 km | 236 g/km | |
| 300 D 4MT RWD (88 HP) | Diesel | 88 hp | 172 Nm | 17.8 s | 154 km/h | 9.3 l/100 km | 246 g/km | |
| 200 4MT RWD (109 HP) | Petrol | 109 hp | 170 Nm | 14.4 s | 169 km/h | 10.2 l/100 km | 243 g/km | |
| 300 D Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) | Diesel | 125 hp | 240 Nm | 15.0 s | 166 km/h | 9.4 l/100 km | 250 g/km | |
| 230 E 4MT RWD (136 HP) | Petrol | 136 hp | 205 Nm | 11.5 s | 180 km/h | 10.4 l/100 km | 248 g/km | |
| 250 4MT RWD (140 HP) | Petrol | 140 hp | 200 Nm | 11.3 s | 185 km/h | 11.7 l/100 km | 278 g/km | |
| 280 4MT RWD (158 HP) | Petrol | 158 hp | 225 Nm | — | 190 km/h | 12.6 l/100 km | 299 g/km |