This E280 5MT (185 hp) engine was fitted in the W123 Coupe 2-doors, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1975 to 1986. In addition to this engine, 16 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 15litre |
|---|---|
| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80litre |
| Cruising range | from 530 to 940km |
| Fuel | 80 RON |
| Top speed | 200km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.9second |
| Displacement | 2746cm3 |
|---|---|
| Engine power | 185bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 240Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 86mm |
| Stroke | 78.8mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4640mm |
| Width | 1786mm |
| Height | 1395mm |
| Wheelbase | 2710mm |
| Front track | 1488mm |
| Rear track | 1446mm |
| Ground clearance | 146mm |
| Kerb weight | 1460kg |
| Gross weight | 1980kg |
| Displacement | 520kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 501litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 501litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 950/1030kg |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3480kg |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 18 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.