1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD specifications

1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerFriedrich Geiger
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2710 mm 106.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1488 mm 58.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1446 mm 56.9 inches
Length 4763 mm 187.5 inches
Width 1786 mm 70.3 inches
Height 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1625 kg 3583 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code OM 617 D 30 A / 617.952
Cylinders Straight 5
Capacity 3 litre
2998 cc
(182.949 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90.9 × 92.4 mm
3.58 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
10 valves in total
maximum power output 125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)
at 4350 rpm
maximum torque 250 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.5 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output 30.6 kW/litre
41.6 ps/litre
41 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 83.39 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 21.5:1
Fuel system Bosch mechaniocal diesel pump
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1047.9 kPa (152 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 6
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 599.6 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 14 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
76.74 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
56.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
75.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.72 kg/kW
29.59 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H 2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres front 195/70 SR 14 90S
Tyres rear 195/70 SR 14 90S
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.88
general
Carfolio.com ID189013
Production total
Model code C 123 D 30 A
Model family C 123
RAC rating 25.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 CD added 2008-09-28.
Last modified 2013-06-19.

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