(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 600 SEL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 600 | Number made | |
| Model family | V 140 | Body construction | |
| Model code | V 140 E 60 | 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 | 5213 mm / 205.2 in / 205.2 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1886 mm / 74.3 in / 74.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Height | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 2230 kg / 4916 lb / 4916 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3140 mm / 123.6 in / 123.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1603 mm / 63.1 in / 63.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1576 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 | M 120 E 60 | Total number of cylinders | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 48 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.2 mm / 3.16 in / 3.16 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 5987 cm3 / 365.3 cu in / 365.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 498.92 cm3/cylinder / 30.446 cu in/cylinder / 30.446 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 299.8 kW / 407.6 hp / 407.6 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 580.0 Nm / 427.8 lbft / 427.8 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 295.7 kW / 402.0 bhp / 402.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 67.1 kW/l / 1.495 bhp/cu in / 1.495 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.88 Nm/l / 0.847 lbft/cu in / 0.847 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.65 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 256 km/h / 159 mph / 159 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 180.27 kW/ton / 245.10 bhp/ton / 245.10 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 | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.96 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MLi.CS.ARB.ALC. |
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 16 H2 | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 16 H2 |
| Tyres front | 235/60 ZR 16 | Tyres rear | 235/60 ZR 16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL
