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Mercedes-Benz 300 SD (US) {W 116}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 90.90 mm × 92.40 mm 3.58 in × 3.64 in
Cylinders S-5
Displace 3 litre 2998 cc (182.949 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 10 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 21.50:1
Fuel system Bosch diesel pump
Maximum power 120.7 PS (119.0 bhp) (88.7 kW) @ 4350 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 16.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 69.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm) @ 2400 rpm
bmep 964.1 kPa (139.8 psi)
Specific torque 76.72 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code OM 617 D 30 A / 617.950
Main bearings 6
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.98
Unitary capacity 599.6 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2865 mm
wheelbase 112.8 in
Length (milimeters) 5220 mm
Length (inches) 205.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1870 mm
Width (inches) 73.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.82
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1715 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3781 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 82 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres 185 HR 14
Wheels 6J x 14 H 2-B
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.07

General information

RAC rating 25.6
Number made
Model code W 116 D 30 A
Model family W 116
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD (US) {W 116} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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