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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL {V 140}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.90 mm × 84.00 mm 3.54 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3199 cc (195.215 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bosch LH-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.5/11.6/17.6 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 119.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1217.7 kPa (176.6 psi)
Specific torque 96.91 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 104 E 32 / 104.990
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 533.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3140 mm
wheelbase 123.6 in
Length (milimeters) 5213 mm
Length (inches) 205.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1886 mm
Width (inches) 74.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1492 mm
Height (inches) 58.7 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1900 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4189 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.960
Turning circle
Tyres 225/60 R 16 97V
Wheels 7½J x 16 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 310 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 30.1
Number made
Model code V 140 E 32
Model family V 140
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL {V 140} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1991

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