Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Diesel
Power (KW / HP)
65 / 88
Displacement (ccm)
2998
Fuel type
Diesel

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range Series 123
Generation 1. Generation
Model series Series 123 Sedan/Saloon (1976 - 1986)
Engine version 300 D
Engine subversion (4 speed)
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Diesel
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 01.1979
Model end date 11.1985
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Maximum power (kW) 65
Maximum power (HP) 88
Acceleration (s) 17,8
Top speed (km/h) 155
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Fuel type Diesel
Gas / fuel tank size 65,0 l
Fuel consumption city 9,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 7,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 10,4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 9,3 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Torque 172
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 5
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2998
Power / torque 65 kW (88 HP) / 172 Nm
Power (KW) 65
Power (HP) 88
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2998 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4400 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 2400 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Length (mm) 4725
Width (mm) 1786
Height (mm) 1438
Wheelbase (mm) 2795
Turning circle (m) 11,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 500
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1450
Gross weight (kg) 1970
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 520
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Optional (extra charge)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175R14S
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Optional (extra charge)
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (rear) Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
Rear head restraints Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Central locking system Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 300 D (4 speed) 1979
Rust warranty none

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