Mercedes-Benz 8 (W115 facelift ) 200 D8 (55 Hp)

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model /8
Generation /8 (W115, facelift 1973)
Type (Engine) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)
Start of production August, 1973 year
End of production December, 1976 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 31 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 31 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 29.5 sec
Maximum speed 130 km/h
80.78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 24.8 kg/Hp, 40.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 12.1 kg/Nm, 82.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 27.7 Hp/l
Torque 113 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
83.34 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code OM 615 D 20 / 615.913
Engine displacement 1988 cm3
121.32 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 87 mm
3.43 in.
Piston Stroke 83.6 mm
3.29 in.
Compression ratio 21:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Coolant 10.7 l
11.31 US qt | 9.41 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1365 kg
3009.31 lbs.
Max. weight 1885 kg
4155.71 lbs.
Max load 520 kg
1146.4 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4680 mm
184.25 in.
Width 1770 mm
69.69 in.
Height 1440 mm
56.69 in.
Wheelbase 2750 mm
108.27 in.
Front track 1444 mm
56.85 in.
Rear (Back) track 1440 mm
56.69 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Key specs:
Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)
/Sedan 1973 – 1976/

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973)? Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 8.1 l/100 km
29 US mpg
34.9 UK mpg
12.3 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 130 km/h | 80.78 mph
0-100 km/h: 31 sec
0-60 mph: 29.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 55 Hp, 113 Nm
83.34 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 2.0 l
1988 cm3
121.32 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? 4680 mm
184.25 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? 1770 mm
69.69 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 1365 kg
3009.31 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 1885 kg
4155.71 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200 D/8 (55 Hp)? 4, manual transmission

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