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1985 Mercedes-Benz 240TD 4-Speed

Mercedes-Benz 240TD - S123

Mercedes-Benz

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company&#39;s lineage begins with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/benz-cie/">Benz &amp; Cie</a> and the Daimler Motor Corporation (DMG). Daimler introduced the Mercedes 35hp, an automobile named after the daughter of DMG dealer and associate Emil Jellinek, setting the precedent for the use of the name. In 1926, DMG and Benz merged to create Mercedes-Benz, with their first car released in the same year. In the years since its creation, Mercedes-Benz has become one of the world&#39;s premier automotive manufacturers, known for their high level of engineering as well as their luxury. The company also has a prestigious racing history, have participated in all sorts of motorsport competitions, and achieved notable victories in Formula 1 and Le Mans. Just a few of the company&#39;s&nbsp;storied historical models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sl/w198/300-sl-gullwing/">300 SL Gullwing</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/540k/">540K</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/600/">600</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/s/w112/">300 SE</a>. Among the more notable modern cars are the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/sls/">SLS</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/slr-mclaren/">SLR McLaren</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/clk/clk-gtr/">CLK GTR</a>. Mercedes also continues to push forward with modern engineering, pursuing hybrid technologies with many of their new models, including the upcoming Formula 1 engined Mercedes-AMG Project One supercar.

The history of Mercedes-Benz starts at the turn of the 20th century. The company's lineage begins with Benz & Cie and the Daimler Motor…

240TD - S123

Mercedes-Benz E

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have been produced, and in 1993, Mercedes renamed this series of cars the E-Class. Mercedes-Benz E and E-Class cars have been offered in the following generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w120-w121/">W120/W121 (1953-1962)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w110/">W110 (1962-1968)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114/W115 (1969-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123 (1977-1986)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">W124 (1985-1997)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w210/">W210 (1996-2003)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w211/">W211 (2003-2009)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w212/">W212 (2010-2017)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w213/">W213 (2017-2021)</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz E series of mid size luxury cars was first introduced in 1953. Over the years, numerous generations and variants have…

Mercedes-Benz E - W123

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 generation of their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/">E-Class</a> for the 1977 model year. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w114-w115/">W114 &amp; W115</a>, the W123 was a series of mid size luxury cars available as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/sedan/">Sedans (W123)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/coupe/">Coupes (C123)</a>, or <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">Wagons (S123)</a>. A long wheelbase version of the sedan known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/limousine/">V123 Limousine</a> was also offered. Well known for their over-engineered and highly reliable nature, W123 cars were massively popular, with over 2.7 million examples sold. These cars were offered with a range of inline 4, inline 5, or inline 6 engines, and were produced until 1986, when they were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/">Mercedes-Benz W124</a>.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the W123 generation of their E-Class for the 1977 model year. The successor to the W114 & W115, the W123 was a…

E - W123

W123

Mercedes-Benz E - S123 Wagon

Mercedes-Benz introduced their <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/">W123</a> based wagons for the 1979 model year. Known by their chassis code S123, these wagons were produced with gasoline or diesel engines. S123 cars are given the designator &#39;T,&#39; to their model name, meaning &quot;Touring and Transport.&quot; Variants produced include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/230-te/">230TE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/240-td/">240TD</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/250-t/">250T</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/280-te/">280TE</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/300-td/">300TD</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/300-td-turbodiesel/">300TD Turbodiesel</a>. Built until 1986, the S123 series of wagons were replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/wagon/">Mercedes-Benz S124</a> series of wagons.

Mercedes-Benz introduced their W123 based wagons for the 1979 model year. Known by their chassis code S123, these wagons were produced with…

E - S123 Wagon

Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz 240TD was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a>. Introduced for the 1979 model year, the 240 TD was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM616.912 engine, which was a 2.4L diesel inline four that generated 72hp and 101 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels through a variety of manual or automatic transmission options. A total of 38,903 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 240TD were built before the end of production in 1986.

The Mercedes-Benz 240TD was a diesel powered variant of the S123 Wagon. Introduced for the 1979 model year, the 240 TD was powered by…

Mercedes-Benz 250T - S123

The Mercedes-Benz 250T was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a> that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 250 T was powered by Mercedes&#39; M123.920 engine, which was a carbureted 2.5L inline six. This engine initially had an output of 127hp and 145 lb ft of torque, but from the 1980 model year, this engine saw an increase in output to 140hp and 148 lb ft of torque. This power was sent to the rear wheels via a range of manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the 250T ended in 1982, with a total of 7,704 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 250T was a variant of the S123 Wagon that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 250 T was powered by Mercedes' M123.920…

250T - S123

250 T

Mercedes-Benz 280TE - S123

The Mercedes-Benz 280TE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a> that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 280 TE was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M110.984 engine, which was a fuel-injected 2.8L inline six. This engine initially generated 175hp, but a technical update saw power increased to 185hp from the 1979 model year. Both manual and automatic transmission options were available, all of which sent drive to the rear wheels. Production of the S123 Mercedes-Benz 280TE ended in 1985 with a total of 19,786 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 280TE was a variant of the S123 Wagon that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 280 TE was fitted with Mercedes' M110.984…

280TE - S123

280 TE

240 TD

Mercedes-Benz 300TD - S123

The Mercedes-Benz 300TD was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a> that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 300 TD was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM617.912 engine, which was a 3.0L diesel inline five powerplant. This engine was originally rated at 80hp, but an update for the 1980 model year increased output to 88hp, while torque was 127 lb ft for both engines. Power was sent from the engine to the rear wheels via manual or automatic transmission options. Production of the S123 300TD ended in 1986, but the model series would continue life in the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">Mercedes-Benz E</a> as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/wagon/300-td/">S124 Mercedes-Benz 300TD</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 300TD was a diesel powered variant of the S123 Wagon that debuted for the 1979 model year. The 300 TD was powered by…

300TD - S123

300 TD

Mercedes-Benz 230TE - S123

The Mercedes-Benz 230TE was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a> that debuted for the 1981 model year, the 230 TE was fitted with Mercedes&#39; M102.980 engine, which was a 2.3L inline four that generated 136hp and 151 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels through a variety of manual or automatic transmission options. A total of 42,248 examples of the S123 Mercedes-Benz 230TE were built before the end of production in 1986. The model series would continue life in the next generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/">Mercedes-Benz E</a> as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w124/wagon/230-te/">S124 Mercedes-Benz 230TE</a>.

The Mercedes-Benz 230TE was a variant of the S123 Wagon that debuted for the 1981 model year, the 230 TE was fitted with Mercedes' M102.980…

230TE - S123

230 TE

Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbodiesel - S123

The Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbodiesel was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a> that was introduced for the 1982 model year. The 300TD Turbodiesel was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM617.952 engine. This turbocharged 3.0L inline five initially generated 125hp and 184 lb ft of torque that was sent to the rear wheels through a 4 speed manual or 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the S123 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbodiesel ended in 1986, with a total of&nbsp;28,219 examples built.

The Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbodiesel was a variant of the S123 Wagon that was introduced for the 1982 model year. The 300TD Turbodiesel was…

300TD Turbodiesel - S123

300 TD Turbodiesel

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The Mercedes-Benz 240TD was a diesel powered variant of the <a href="MKT:4603" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mercedes-benz/e/w123/wagon/">S123 Wagon</a>. Introduced for the 1979 model year, the 240 TD was powered by Mercedes&#39; OM616.912 engine, which was a 2.4L diesel inline four that generated 72hp and 101 lb ft of torque. Drive was sent from the engine to the rear wheels through a variety of manual or automatic transmission options. A total of 38,903 examples of the Mercedes-Benz 240TD were built before the end of production in 1986.

Mercedes-Benz 240TD - S123 (1979 to 1986)

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