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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.00 mm × 94.99 mm 4.06 in × 3.74 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 6.3 litre 6332 cc (386.402 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 27.00 s
Top speed 221 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 138.76 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 992.3 kPa (143.9 psi)
Specific torque 78.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5250 rpm
Code M 100 E 63 / 100.981
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 791.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2865 mm
wheelbase 112.8 in
Length (milimeters) 5000 mm
Length (inches) 196.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1780 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3924 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 105 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 23.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 27.7 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
Turning circle
Tyres 195 VR 14
Wheels 6.5J x 14 HB
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.85

General information

RAC rating 52.6
Number made 6526
Model code W 109 E 63
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 PDF Manual
300 SEL 6.3 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1968

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