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(1979 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, diesel 5-cylinder 10-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2998 cm3 / 182.9 cu in / 182.9 cu in, 61.9 kW / 83.0 hp / 83.0 hp @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, 163.0 N·m / 120.2 lb·ft / 120.2 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 CD (US) | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | C 123 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4763 mm / 187.5 in / 187.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1550 kg / 3417 lb / 3417 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1786 mm / 70.3 in / 70.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1395 mm / 54.9 in / 54.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in / 106.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1446 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.12 m2 / 22.8 sq ft / 22.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | OM 617 D 30 / 617.912 | Total number of cylinders | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 10 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.9 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 92.4 mm / 3.64 in / 3.64 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.98 | |
| Fuel supply | Bosch mechanical diesel pump | Engine displacement | 2998 cm3 / 182.9 cu in / 182.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 6 | Unitary capacity | 599.60 cm3/cylinder / 36.590 cu in/cylinder / 36.590 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 21.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 61.9 kW / 83.0 hp / 83.0 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural D. | Max. torque | 163.0 N·m / 120.2 lb·ft / 120.2 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 27.8 kW / 37.3 hp / 37.3 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 20.6 kW/l / 0.454 bhp/cu in / 0.454 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 54.4 N·m/l / 0.48 lb·ft/cu in / 0.48 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 150 km/h / 93 mph / 93 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 53.5 kW/ton / 40.6 bhp/ton / 40.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 19.20 s / 19.20 s / 19.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 6J x 14 H 2 | Wheels rear | 6J x 14 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 195/70 HR 14 89H | Tyres rear | 195/70 HR 14 89H |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 CD (US)
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