W124 300D TURBO (148 HP) RWD
1984 – 1995RWDdieselsedan
148HP
11.5s
273Nm
Total Revs
15
Global Rank
#164
Spec Rank
1 MORE REVS TO REACH #98 IN RWD CARS
Ranked Categories
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Diesel
#02 Overall
Rank in Sedan (W124)
#03 in Sedan (W124)
Sedans
#22 Overall
Turbocharger
#55 Overall
RWD cars
#99 Overall
Generation
W124 Sedan (W124)
Model
W124 Generations
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
About the W124 300D Turbo (148 Hp) RWD
The 300D Turbo was the W124 that proved diesel could be dignified. The OM603 turbocharged inline-six made 148 hp and 273 Nm of torque with a smoothness that belied its fuel type. These are the W124s that have logged 700,000+ km in taxi service across Africa and Europe. The diesel W124 is not exciting. It is eternal. There is no higher compliment for a Mercedes-Benz.
Technical Blueprint
Engine & Powertrain
Engine CodeOM603
Engine LayoutInline 6
Displacement2996cc
PowertrainICE
Engine PositionFront
Forced InductionTurbocharger
ValvetrainSOHC
Valves/Cylinder2
Performance
Power148hp
Torque273Nm
0-100 km/h11.5sec
Top Speed195km/h
Dimensions & Weight
Length4740mm
Width1740mm
Height1440mm
Wheelbase2800mm
Curb Weight1490kg
Drivetrain & Chassis
DriveRWD
GearboxAutomatic 4-spd
Practical
Seats5
Doors4
Efficiency & Emissions
Fuel TypeDiesel