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Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 300 D Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP)

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) · 1975 - 1985 · Diesel

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 300 D Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) produces 125 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.0 seconds and reaches 166 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.4 l/100 km, equal to 250 g CO2 per km.

Power
125 hp
Torque
240 Nm
0–100
15.0 s
Top speed
166 km/h

Engine

Power 125 hp
Power (kW) 92 kW
Torque 240 Nm
Displacement 2,998 cc
Cylinders L5
Fuel system Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel

Performance

Top speed 166 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 15.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 250 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
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 1,620 kg
Gross weight limit 2,070 kg
Tyre size 195/70 Sr 14 90S
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123) 300 D Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) compared with 438 trims of other cars from the 1972–1978 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 125 hp 129 hp
better than 61%
Torque 240 Nm 190 Nm
better than 75%
Top speed 166 km/h 180 km/h
better than 35%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 15.0 s 12.6 s
better than 22%
Combined consumption 9.4 l/100 km 10.6 l/100 km
better than 57%
CO2 emissions 250 g/km 225 g/km
better than 21%
Cargo volume 510 l 408 l
better than 84%
Unladen weight 1,620 kg 1,198 kg
better than 11%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W123)

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
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
280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP) Petrol 185 hp 240 Nm 9.9 s 200 km/h 12.1 l/100 km 288 g/km