Mercedes-Benz S123 200 T (109 hp)

Gasoline engine with 109 hp (80 kW) and 125 lb-ft (170 Nm), built 1980–1986, station wagon body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz S123 has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

Mercedes-Benz W123 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Power109 hp (80 kW)
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm)
0–62 mph15.3 s
Top speed104 mph (168 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version200 T (109 hp)
Engine codeM 102 V 20 / 102.920
Displacement2.0 L (1,997 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainSOHC
Fuel systemCarburetor
Compression ratio9
Bore89 mm
Stroke80.25 mm
Engine oil capacity5.3 qt (5 l)

Performance

Power109 hp (80 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque125 lb-ft (170 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)15.3 s
Top speed104 mph (168 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City18 mpg (13.1 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length186.0 in (4,725 mm)
Width70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height57.9 in (1,470 mm)
Curb weight3,241 lb (1,470 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,608 lb (2,090 kg)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears4
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionTrailing arm
TiresFront wheel tires: 195/70 R14\; Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14
WheelsFront wheel rims: 6J x 14\; Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz W123 with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Mercedes-Benz S123 engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
240 T D (65 hp)Diesel65 hp (48 kW)
250 T (129 hp)Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)
300 TD (80 hp)Diesel80 hp (59 kW)
230 T (109 hp)Gasoline109 hp (80 kW)
240 TD (72 hp) 4MTDiesel72 hp (53 kW)
280 TE (185 hp)Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)
230 TE (136 hp)Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)
250 T (140 hp)Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)
300 TD (88 hp) 4MTDiesel88 hp (65 kW)
300 TD Turbodiesel (125 hp) AutomaticDiesel125 hp (92 kW)
200 T (101 hp)Gasoline101 hp (74 kW)

← All Mercedes-Benz S123 engines

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