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Mercedes-Benz W123 Saloon – 230 E 2.3 petrol

W123 · 123.223 · 100 kW / 136 hp

1980 - 1985 · Petrol · Engine code M 102 E 23 / 102.980

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1980 - 1985
Engine code
M 102 E 23 / 102.980
Engine size
2,299 cc (2.3 litres)
Engine power
136 hp (100 kW) at 5,100 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
205 Nm at 3,500 rpm
Cylinders
4, in a row (inline)
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
8 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
95.5 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
5 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40 or 15W-40
Coolant
8.5 litres
Fuel tank
65 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Wheel (rim) size
5.5J x 14
Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4,725 mm
Width
1,786 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Weight (empty)
1,360 kg
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Wheelbase
2,795 mm
Front track
1,488 mm
Rear track
1,446 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,880 kg
Load it can carry
520 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
12.9 to 13.1 l/100 km (about 7.6 to 7.8 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
8.1 to 8.6 l/100 km (about 11.6 to 12.3 km per litre)
Top speed
175 to 180 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
11.5 to 12.3 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.