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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 5-speed {W 109}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2996 cc (182.827 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bo mechanical fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 10.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 102.44 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1044.4 kPa (151.5 psi)
Specific torque 83.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 189 VII / 189.988
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2850 mm
wheelbase 112.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5000 mm
Length (inches) 196.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1810 mm
Width (inches) 71.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1640 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3616 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 PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres 185 H 14
Wheels 6J x 14 HB
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 273 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.08

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code W 109 III
Model family W 109
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 5-speed {W 109} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1966

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