(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 SE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | 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 | 5105 mm / 201.0 in / 201.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1887 mm / 74.3 in / 74.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1900 kg / 4189 lb / 4189 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3040 mm / 119.7 in / 119.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1602 mm / 63.1 in / 63.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1574 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.310 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3199 cm3 / 195.2 cu in / 195.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 533.17 cm3/cylinder / 32.536 cu in/cylinder / 32.536 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 172.3 kW / 234.3 hp / 234.3 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 310.0 Nm / 228.6 lbft / 228.6 lbft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 169.9 kW / 231.0 bhp / 231.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 72.2 kW/l / 1.609 bhp/cu in / 1.609 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.91 Nm/l / 0.848 lbft/cu in / 0.848 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.46 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 121.58 kW/ton / 165.30 bhp/ton / 165.30 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.90 s / 8.90 s / 8.90 s | 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MLi.CS.ARB.ALC. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SE
