300 D
  • Design name
    W 124 D 30
  • Type
    124.130
  • Production period
    03.1984 / 01.1985 - 08.1989
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke Diesel (with indirect injection)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    OM 603 D 30 / 603.912
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
  • Bore x Stroke
    87.0 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    2996 cc (tax classification: 2975 cc)
  • Compression ratio
    22.0
  • Rated output
    109 hp / 80 kW at 4600 rpm; from 02.1989: 113 hp / 83 kW at 4600 rpm
  • Rated torque
    185 Nm at 2800 rpm; from 02.1989: 191 Nm at 2800 - 3050 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    indirect injection, mechanically controlled; Bosch 6-plunger injection pump
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 70 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    A-arm / shock-absorber strut
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
  • Front springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    gas-pressure shock absorber struts / gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Steering
    recirculating-ball power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system optional (from 09.1988 as standard); four-wheel disc brakes
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
  • Wheel rims
    6 1/2 J x 15 H 2
  • Tires
    195/65 R 15 91 T
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed manual transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    dry single-disc clutch
  • Transmission type
    change-speed gear
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
  • Final drive ratio
    3.46
  • Maximum speed
    190 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    13.7 s
  • Fuel consumption
    5.4 / 7.0 / 9.8 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Gearing
    4-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    optional
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 4.25; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; R. 5.67
  • Final drive ratio
    2.88
  • Maximum speed
    185 km/h
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    14.1 s
  • Fuel consumption
    6.2 / 7.9 / 9.3 l
  • by Guideline
    80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
  • Wheelbase
    2800 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1497 / 1488 mm
  • Length
    4740 mm
  • Width
    1740 mm
  • Height
    1446 mm; from 11.1988: 1430 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1370 kg; from 12.1986: 1390 kg; from 12.1988: 1410 kg
  • by Guideline
    DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
  • Gross weight
    1890 kg; from 12.1986: 1910 kg; from 12.1988: 1930 kg
  • Units produced
    a total of 131,647 (until 07.1993)
  • Prices
    12.1984: DM 39,672.00
    04.1985: DM 40,960.20
    12.1985: DM 41,712.60
    09.1986: DM 42,864.00
    06.1987: DM 44,118.00
    02.1988: DM 45,087.00
    09.1988: DM 46,797.00
    02.1989: DM 47,766.00
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