1985 300 SEL (188 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

300 (W126)

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

Modification

300 SEL (188 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1985, Sep

End of production

1991, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

2962 cm³ 180.75 cu. In.

Power

188 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

260 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 191.77 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Length

5160 mm 203.15 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Engine Model

M 103 E 30 / 103.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2962 cm³ 180.75 cu. In.

Power

188 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

260 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 191.77 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm 3.48 in

Piston Stroke

80.25 mm 3.16 in

Compression ratio

9.2

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.36 US qt
5.28 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Length

5160 mm 203.15 in

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in

Height

1441 mm 56.73 in

Wheelbase

3070 mm 120.87 in

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R15

- Rear

205/65 R15

Wheel rims

7J x 15

Rear wheel rims

7J x 15

Kerb weight

1550 kg 3417.2 lbs

Max. weight

2070 kg 4563.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs