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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL {V 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.50 mm × 80.25 mm 3.48 in × 3.16 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2962 cc (180.752 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power 187.6 PS (185.0 bhp) (138 kW) @ 5700 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 210 km/h (130 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.6/9.7/14.1 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 119.35 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 260.0 Nm (192 ft·lb) (26.5 kgm) @ 4400 rpm
bmep 1103.1 kPa (160 psi)
Specific torque 87.78 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 103 E 30 / 103.981
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 493.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3075 mm
wheelbase 121.1 in
Length (milimeters) 5160 mm
Length (inches) 203.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1445 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1550 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3417 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.030
Turning circle
Tyres 205/65 VR 15
Wheels 7J x 15 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 29.1
Number made
Model code V 126 E 30
Model family V 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL {V 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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