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Mercedes-Benz 300 d Automatic {W 189}

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 8.55:1
Fuel system Bosch mechanical fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 18.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 79 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 994.1 kPa (144.2 psi)
Specific torque 79.11 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 189 I
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 3150 mm
wheelbase 124 in
Length (milimeters) 5190 mm
Length (inches) 204.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1860 mm
Width (inches) 73.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1620 mm
Height (inches) 63.8 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters) 216 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2000 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4409 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle
Tyres 7.60 S 15
Wheels 5.50K x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 260 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.67

General information

RAC rating 26.9
Number made
Model code
Model family W 189
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Automatic {W 189} PDF Manual
300 d Automatic {W 189} picture
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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