Mercedes-Benz S123 (1977–1986)

The Mercedes-Benz S123 was offered with 12 engine versions (7 gasoline, 5 diesel), from 65 to 185 hp, built 1977–1986.

Mercedes-Benz W123 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1977–1986
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length186.0 in (4,725 mm)
Width70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 21.1 gal (80 l)

All Mercedes-Benz S123 engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
240 T D (65 hp)1977–1979Diesel65 hp (48 kW)99 mph (160 km/h)
250 T (129 hp)1977–1979Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)145 lb-ft (196 Nm)11.9 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
300 TD (80 hp)1977–1979Diesel80 hp (59 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)20.9 s92 mph (148 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
230 T (109 hp)1978–1980Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)14.4 s106 mph (170 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
240 TD (72 hp) 4MT1978–1986Diesel72 hp (53 kW)101 lb-ft (137 Nm)25.8 s86 mph (138 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
280 TE (185 hp)1978–1986Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)10.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
230 TE (136 hp)1979–1986Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)151 lb-ft (205 Nm)12.2 s112 mph (180 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
250 T (140 hp)1979–1982Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)11.9 s115 mph (185 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
300 TD (88 hp) 4MT1979–1986Diesel88 hp (65 kW)127 lb-ft (172 Nm)18.9 s96 mph (155 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
300 TD Turbodiesel (125 hp) Automatic1979–1986Diesel125 hp (92 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)15 s103 mph (165 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
200 T (101 hp)1980–1985Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)
200 T (109 hp)1980–1986Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)15.3 s104 mph (168 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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