Very useful article about Mercedes-Benz W123 Models in Za-Rulyom #4 1977 displaying principal technical data and fresh for that moment photos. Enjoy. W123 was up-to-date in 1977
The difference between W123 280 & 280E and all other models. Only 2.8L engined models originally had square front lights.
Some dimentional data (taken from carinf.com)
Measurements: width — 1786.00 mm, length — 4724.00 mm, height — 1439.00 mm. Moreover, wheelbase is 2796.00 mm, its front track is 1487.00 mm and its rear track is 1453.00 mm. Its curb weight is 1360 kg. Maximum power of 103 kW / 141 ps at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 201 Nm at 3500 rpm. The wheels size is 5.5J x 14 H 2. The size/type of tyres in the front is 175 HR 14 88 H. The type/size of the rear tyres is 175 HR 14 88 H.