| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300S | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4728 mm / 186.1 in / 186.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1610 kg / 3549 lb / 3549 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1911 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2845 mm / 112.0 in / 112.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 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 | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | 3 So carbs | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 7.8 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 121.5 kW / 165.2 hp / 165.2 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 230.0 Nm / 169.6 lbft / 169.6 lbft at 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm / 3800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 119.9 kW / 163.0 bhp / 163.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 54.4 kW/l / 1.212 bhp/cu in / 1.212 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 76.77 Nm/l / 0.672 lbft/cu in / 0.672 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.13 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 101.24 kW/ton / 137.65 bhp/ton / 137.65 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | 2L servo-assisted | Brakes rear | LT,AL hydraulic |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300S
