All Mercedes-Benz modelsMercedes-Benz W123: generations and engines
The Mercedes-Benz W123 was built from 1975 to 1986 in 3 generations, with 35 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, coupe, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1975–1986
Generations3
Engine versions35
Power55–185 hp
Body stylesSedan, Coupe, Station wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Mercedes-Benz W123 generations
- 1975–1985
Mercedes-Benz W123
Engines below - 1976–1985
- 1977–1986
Specs
Mercedes-Benz W123 engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Mercedes-Benz W1231975–1985 · 17 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 (156 hp) | 1975–1981 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | ||||
| 280 E (177 hp) | 1975–1978 | Gasoline | 177 hp (130 kW) | ||||
| 200 (94 hp) | 1976–1980 | Gasoline | 94 hp (69 kW) | ||||
| 200 D (55 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | ||||
| 220 D (55 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 55 hp (40 kW) | ||||
| 230 (109 hp) | 1976–1980 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | ||||
| 240 D (65 hp) | 1976–1978 | Gasoline | 65 hp (48 kW) | ||||
| 250 (129 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 129 hp (95 kW) | ||||
| 300 D (80 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | ||||
| 240 D (65 hp) | 1978–1985 | Diesel | 65 hp (48 kW) | ||||
| 280 E (185 hp) | 1978–1985 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | ||||
| 200 D (60 hp) | 1979–1985 | Gasoline | 60 hp (44 kW) | 83 lb-ft (113 Nm) | |||
| 250 (140 hp) | 1979–1985 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) | ||||
| 300 D (88 hp) | 1979–1985 | Gasoline | 88 hp (65 kW) | ||||
| 230 E (136 hp) | 1980–1985 | Gasoline | 136 hp (100 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D (USA) (121 hp) | 1981–1982 | Gasoline | 121 hp (89 kW) | ||||
| 300 T Turbo-D (USA) (125 hp) | 1982–1985 | Gasoline | 125 hp (92 kW) |
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