Mercedes-Benz W123

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US-spec Mercedes-Benz W123

The Mercedes-Benz W123 cars were produced from 1976 through 1986.

The W123 models surpassed their predecessor, the W114/W115 "stroke-8" models, as the most successful Mercedes, selling over 2,5 million cars, before being replaced by the W124 after 1985. Also, the additional, smaller range of Mercedes-Benz W201 models was introduced in 1982.

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[edit] Naming

As usual, model names were related to engine sizes, type of engine and chassis type

  • D for Diesel,
  • E for Einspritzung (fuel injection)
  • LWB for Long Wheelbase
  • T for Transport and Tourism (estate/station wagon)
  • C for CoupĂ©

[edit] Models

Chassis code Years Model Engine
W123.0201976–19802002.0 L M115 I4
W123.2201980–19852002.0 L M102 I4
W123.2801980–1986200T2.0 L M102 I4
W123.1201976–1985200D2.0 L OM615 I4 Diesel
W123.1261976–1979220D2.2 L OM615 I4 Diesel
W123.0231976–19812302.3 L M115 I4
W123.2231980–1985230E2.3 L M102 I4
W123.0431977–1980230C2.3 L M115 I4
W123.2431980–1985230CE2.3 L M102 I4
W123.0831978–1980230T2.3 L M115 I4
W123.2831980–1986230TE2.3 L M102 I4
W123.1231976–1985240D2.4 L OM616 I4 Diesel
W123.1251977–1985240D LWB2.4 L OM616 I4 Diesel
W123.1831978–1986240TD2.4 L OM616 I4 Diesel
W123.0261976–19852502.5 L M123 I6
W123.0281977–1985250 LWB2.5 L M123 I6
W123.0861978–1982250T2.5 L M123 I6
W123.0301976–19812802.8 L M110 I6
W123.0331976–1985280E2.8 L M110 I6
W123.0501977–1980280C2.8 L M110 I6
W123.0531977–1985280CE2.8 L M110 I6
W123.0931978–1986280TE2.8 L M110 I6
W123.1301976–1985300D3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1321977–1985300D LWB3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1331981–1985300D Turbo3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1501977–1981300CD3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1531981–1985300CD Turbo3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1901978–1986300TD3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel
W123.1931980–1986300TD Turbo3.0 L OM617 I5 Diesel

[edit] North American & US market differences

[edit] North America

[edit] USA

  • 240D (1977-1983) - OM616.912 67hp/53kW
  • 280E (1977-1981) - 185hp/136kW
  • 300D (1977-1983) - OM617.912 88hp/65kW
  • 300D (1982-1985) - OM617.952 turbo 123hp/92kW (unofficially "300Dt")
  • 300TD (1979-1985) - Performance as 300D

[edit] Specs

Image:MB-W123-wagon.jpg
US-spec Mercedes-Benz W123 wagon
Image:MB-W123-coupe.jpg
non-US-spec Mercedes-Benz W123 coupe
The W123 was the first Mercedes to have a factory-offered station wagon version designated as T-model (for Transport), as earlier models were converted to station wagons, and long-wheelbase ambulances and hearses only by private companies. The W123 300 TD (Transport Diesel) was one of the first turbodiesel cars on the European market. The turbodiesel cars were only available with automatic transmission.

Long wheel base models of the 250, 240D and 300D were also available, with 7 or 8 seats, intended primarily for use as limos or taxi cabs.

Other innovations that its predecessor lacked, including ABS,was a retractable steering column,and an airbag for the driver.


The 3-litre diesel engine was actually a 5-cylinder derivate of the 2.4 litre engine from the 240 D.

Available options included MB-Tex (Mercedes-Benz Texturized Punctured Vinyl) upholstery, velour upholstry, leather upholstery, wooden trim, right hand side exterior mirror (LHD models, standard on T models), 5-speed manual transmission (European market only), 4-speed automatic transmission (standard in turbodiesel models), 4-speed manual transmission, power windows with rear-seat switch cut-outs, vacuum powered central locking, rear-facing extra seats (station wagon only), Standheizung (extra heating),self locking differential,sun roof,airconditioning, climate control, headlamp wipers (European market only), Tempomat (cruise control), power steering (standard after 1982/08), seat heating, CO converter (available from 1984 for California only, from fall 1984 also in Germany for the 230E of which a mere thousand were built).

Vacuum power assisted braking was standard on all W123's.

[edit] American version

The American W123s differ from the European W123s due to US DOT requirements.

Notable exterior differences:

  • Much larger bumpers
  • Round, sealed-beam headlights/fog lamps. Early cars were delivered with clear fog lamps thru model year 1979, later units with yellow
  • Location of ID-tag on A-pillar
  • Emission control devices

Common European features not seen on US spec cars:

  • Cloth seats
  • Air conditioning deleted
  • Headlamp wipers
  • Rear fog light
  • Rear headrests

The only models sold by MBUSA in the US were the 240D, 280E/CE and 300D/TD/CD; although many of the other versions made it to the USA via "grey market" importers during the 70s and 80s.

The US version of the M110 engine as delivered in the 280E and 280CE had lowered compression and additional emissions equipment, and had approximately 30HP less than the european version.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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