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DeSoto Fireflite 5.3 AT (243 hp) vs Mercedes-Benz W123 3.0 MT (125 hp)

Param name Param value for
DeSoto Fireflite
Param value for
Mercedes-Benz W123
Main Params
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Car name DeSoto Fireflite Mercedes-Benz W123
Car type passenger cars passenger cars
Car body type coupe sedan
Model desoto mercedes
Variant fireflite w123
Modification 5.3 AT (243 hp) 3.0 MT (125 hp)
Release of cars 1955 1975
The end of production 1960 1985
Engine
Boost type No turbocharging
Cylinder arrangement V-shaped in-line
Cylinder diameter and piston stroke, mm 94 × 97 90.9 × 92.4
Engine capacity, cm³ 5300 2998
Engine location front, longitudinal No
Engine power supply system carburetor engine with undivided combustion chambers (direct fuel injection)
Engine type petrol diesel
Maximum power, hp/kW at rpm 243 / 179 at — 125 / 92 at 4350
Maximum torque, N*m at rpm undefined at — 245 at 2400
Number of cylinders 8 5
Number of valves per cylinder 2 No
General information
Brand country USA Germany
Car class No E
Model assembly USA No
Number of doors 2 4
Performance indicators
Fuel consumption, l city / highway / combined No — / — / 10.4
Fuel type No diesel fuel
Maximum speed, km/h No 165
Sizes in mm
Front track width No 1488
Ground clearance No 165
Height 1500 1438
Length 5535 4725
Rear track width No 1446
Wheelbase 3200 2795
Width 1956 1786
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes drum disc
Type of front suspension dependent, leaf spring independent, spring
Transmission
Drive type rear rear
Number of gears 3 5
Transmission automatic mechanical
Volume and weight
Curb weight, kg No 1475
Fuel tank capacity, l No 65
Trunk volume min/max, l No 510