Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan · W123

W123

The diesel that defined a generation.

Production
1975–1985
Built
2,397,219
Body
Sedan
Chassis
W123
Mercedes-Benz Executive Sedan (W123)

The W123 is the Mercedes-Benz that owners still measure everything against — an executive saloon, estate, and coupé range whose build quality and durability became the firm's global reputation in the 1970s and 1980s.

From taxi-spec 200 D and 240 D diesels to fuel-injected 230 E and 280 E petrol models, the W123 covered every need with the same over-engineered chassis, independent suspension, and interior fit and finish that made deferred replacement a way of life. Estate S123 and coupé C123 variants extended the architecture without compromising the standard.

Between 1975 and 1985, 2,397,219 were built.

W123 interior
Cabin details of the W123, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

11 model designations across 1975–1985 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W123.

ModellModelljahreBaumusterMotorGetriebeGesamt
200 D1975–1985123.120615.940722.116378,138
220 D1975–1979123.126615.941722.11656,736
240 D1975–1985123.123616.912722.117454,780
300 D1975–1985123.130617.912722.118331,999
300 D Turbodiesel1981–1985123.133617.95275,261
2001976–1980123.020115.938722.115158,772
2001980–1985123.220102.920722.121217,315
2301975–1980123.023115.954722.119196,185
230 E1979–1985123.223102.980722.122245,588
2801975–1981123.030110.923722.11133,206
280 E1975–1985123.033110.984722.112126,375

* Die veröffentlichte Produktionszahl umfasst alle Serien dieses Modells; die Quelle schlüsselt sie nicht weiter auf.

W123 side profile
Studio profile of the W123 — the proportions that defined this chassis.
W123 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W123.

Engines.

Six engine families — the OM615 through OM617 diesels and the M102 through M115 petrols — as fitted to the W123.

M110

Inline-6
  • 110.923 2.7 L · 2,746 cc

    156 PS

    115 kW · 154 hp bei 5,500 U/min

    223 N·m

    164 lb·ft bei 4,000 U/min

  • 110.984 2.7 L · 2,746 cc

    185 PS

    136 kW · 182 hp bei 5,800 U/min

    240 N·m

    177 lb·ft bei 4,500 U/min

OM615

Inline-4 diesel
  • 615.940 2.0 L · 1,988 cc

    55 PS

    40 kW · 54 hp bei 4,200 U/min

    113 N·m

    83 lb·ft bei 2,400 U/min

  • 615.941 2.2 L · 2,197 cc

    60 PS

    44 kW · 59 hp bei 4,200 U/min

    126 N·m

    93 lb·ft bei 2,400 U/min

OM616

Inline-4 diesel
  • 616.912 2.4 L · 2,404 cc

    65 PS

    48 kW · 64 hp bei 4,200 U/min

    137 N·m

    101 lb·ft bei 2,400 U/min

OM617

Inline-5 diesel
  • 617.912 3.0 L · 3,005 cc

    80 PS

    59 kW · 79 hp bei 4,000 U/min

    172 N·m

    127 lb·ft bei 2,400 U/min

  • 617.952 3.0 L · 2,998 cc

    121 PS

    89 kW · 119 hp bei 4,350 U/min

    230 N·m

    170 lb·ft bei 2,400 U/min

M115

Inline-4
  • 115.938 2.0 L · 1,988 cc

    94 PS

    69 kW · 93 hp bei 4,800 U/min

    158 N·m

    117 lb·ft bei 3,000 U/min

  • 115.954 2.3 L · 2,307 cc

    109 PS

    80 kW · 108 hp bei 4,800 U/min

    186 N·m

    137 lb·ft bei 3,000 U/min

M102

Inline-4
  • 102.920 2.0 L · 1,997 cc

    109 PS

    80 kW · 108 hp bei 5,200 U/min

    170 N·m

    125 lb·ft bei 3,000 U/min

  • 102.980 2.3 L · 2,299 cc

    136 PS

    100 kW · 134 hp bei 5,100 U/min

    205 N·m

    151 lb·ft bei 3,500 U/min