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Background grid Volvo 240 Sedan 1981-1993 Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976-1986
Spec height1 56.3 in 2
1 56.5 in Spec height1
 + 0.2 in
2 67.3 in Spec width2
+ 2.91 in 1 70.2 in Spec width2
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Mercedes-Benz 123 Sedan 1976 - 1986
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Mercedes-Benz
123
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1976 - 1986
Spotted in Switzerland 14″
Volvo 240 Sedan 1981 - 1993
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Volvo
240
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 1981 - 1993
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 vs. Volvo 240 Sedan 1981


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz 123 (W123) Sedan 1976 is 2.91 in wider and 0.2 in higher compared to Volvo 240 Sedan 1981. It offers 27% more cargo space.4,5

Mid-size
Size class
Mid-size
186 in
Length
188.6 in
+2.6
70.2 in
+2.9
Width2
67.3 in
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
-- in
56.5 in
+0.2
Height1
56.3 in
110 in
+6.1
Wheelbase
103.9 in
-- in
Ground clearance3
-- in
-- lbs
Weight4,6
2910.1 lbs
5
Seats max.
5
17.7 cu ft
+28%
Cargo volume EU4
13.9 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 9970
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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