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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
300 SEL 6.3 V8 (250 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1967, Dec
End of production
1972, Sep
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
105
l
27.74
US gal
23.1
UK gal
Engine displacement
6332 cm³ 386.4 cu. In.
Power
250 hp (at 4000 rpm)
Torque
500 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1780 kg 3924.2 lbs
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 14
Economy
- Combined
15.5
l/100 km
15.17
US mpg
18.22
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.2 sec
Engine Model
M 100 E 63 / 100.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
6332 cm³ 386.4 cu. In.
Power
250 hp (at 4000 rpm)
Torque
500 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
103 mm 4.06 in
Piston Stroke
95 mm 3.74 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
SOHC
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Height
1420 mm 55.91 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in
Front track
1490 mm 58.66 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
6.5J x 14
Kerb weight
1780 kg 3924.2 lbs
Max. weight
2280 kg 5026.5 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
500 kg 1102.3 lbs