(1933 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1933 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 290 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 290 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 18 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4590 mm / 180.7 in / 180.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1730 mm / 68.1 in / 68.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.59 |
| Height | 1660 mm / 65.4 in / 65.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2880 mm / 113.4 in / 113.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1476 mm / 58.1 in / 58.1 in | Fuel capacity | 56 l / 12.3 UK gal / 14.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 18 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 78.0 mm / 3.07 in / 3.07 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.78 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2867 cm3 / 175.0 cu in / 175.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | side valves (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 477.83 cm3/cylinder / 29.159 cu in/cylinder / 29.159 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 5.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 44.0 kW / 59.8 hp / 59.8 hp at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 43.4 kW / 59.0 bhp / 59.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 20.6 kW/l / 0.459 bhp/cu in / 0.459 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual with overdrive | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.75 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.66 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 108 km/h / 67 mph / 67 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 34.20 kW/ton / 46.50 bhp/ton / 46.50 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & nut | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.UW.CS. | Suspension rear | SwAx.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.50-17 | Tyres rear | 6.50-17 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 290
