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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
300 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1969, Aug
End of production
1972, Sep
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
82
l
21.66
US gal
18.04
UK gal
Engine displacement
3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.
Power
200 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1630 kg 3593.5 lbs
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Economy
- Combined
13
l/100 km
18.09
US mpg
21.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.9 sec
Engine Model
M 116 E 35 / 116.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. In.
Power
200 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
286 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 210.94 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
65.81 mm 2.59 in
Compression ratio
9.5
Valvetrain
SOHC
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in
Front track
1482 mm 58.35 in
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm 58.46 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Disc
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone, Air suspension
- Rear
Air suspension, Trailing arm
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1630 kg 3593.5 lbs
Max. weight
2130 kg 4695.8 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
500 kg 1102.3 lbs