Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
After successfully launching the W123 lineup in 1975, Mercedes-Benz faced another challenge: to create a station wagon on the same platform without compromising the car's qualities.
The W123 was already a reckoned and successful model in the German carmaker's inventory. Thanks to all the variations that stretched from mundane cabs to state limousines, it was a popular vehicle. But all these versions were based on the same three-box version of the car. So, in 1978, the three-pointed star brand introduced the longroof version of it: the T-Modell.
While this vehicle was not known as an E-Class, since that name was created more than a decade later, it is considered a rightful predecessor for it. In the front, the big round dual headlamps were a characteristic design of the new models. Next to the main headlamp, under a common lens, there was a smaller halogen fog lamp. Differing from that, the two top models of the series, Types 280 and 280 E, were provided with rectangular halogen wide-band headlights. Bigger bumpers were installed for the U.S. market. On its sides, the automaker showed that it didn't want to cut corners, so the rear doors were not carried over from the sedan to the station wagon. In addition, behind the slim C-pillar, it placed a third side window, while at the back, the raked-forward tailgate completed the design in a nicer way. It didn't look like a bread van at all.
Inside, the vehicle was fitted with cloth bucket seats at the front and a folding bench seat at the back. On the instrument cluster, Mercedes-Benz installed round dials and multiple gauges that offered the driver information about the engine's status. In the back, passengers were pleased by the spacious cabin. Even the middle-seated occupants on the bench had enough legroom at their disposal.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines paired with either four- or five-speed manual gearboxes or with a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 200 4MT RWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 5200 RPM 109 HP @ 5200 RPM 107 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 170 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4629 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 248 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 230 E 4MT RWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2299 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 5100 RPM 136 HP @ 5100 RPM 134 BHP @ 5100 RPM |
Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 205 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4652 lbs (2110 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 280 E 4MT RWD (185 HP0 | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2746 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 5800 RPM 185 HP @ 5800 RPM 182 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 240 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 286 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - E 300 4MATIC 4AT AWD (179 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2932 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5700 RPM 179 HP @ 5700 RPM 177 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 260 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.6 in (4765 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3681 lbs (1670 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4982 lbs (2260 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.5 mpg US (15.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 240d 4MT RWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2399 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4400 RPM 72 HP @ 4400 RPM 71 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 101 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 137 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4729 lbs (2145 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 236 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2998 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 4350 RPM 125 HP @ 4350 RPM 123 BHP @ 4350 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 250 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3582 lbs (1625 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4916 lbs (2230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 260 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 300d 4MT RWD (88 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2998 cm3 |
Power: | 65 KW @ 4400 RPM 88 HP @ 4400 RPM 87 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 172 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186 in (4724 mm) |
Width: | 70.3 in (1786 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.6/57.2 in (1,488/1,453 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3461.8 lbs (1570 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 246 g/km |