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Brand
Series
Model
Modification
300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1985, Sep
End of production
1991, Aug
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³ 180.75 cu. In.
Power
179 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
255 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 188.08 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1550 kg 3417.2 lbs
Length
5160 mm 203.15 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
13.9
l/100 km
16.92
US mpg
20.32
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.4
l/100 km
25.02
US mpg
30.05
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.9 sec
Engine Model
M 103 E 30 / 103.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2962 cm³ 180.75 cu. In.
Power
179 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
255 Nm (at 4400 rpm) 188.08 lb. ft (at 4400 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
88.5 mm 3.48 in
Piston Stroke
80.25 mm 3.16 in
Compression ratio
9.2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
6
l
6.36
US qt
5.28
UK qt
Coolant
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Length
5160 mm 203.15 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1441 mm 56.73 in
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 in
Front track
1555 mm 61.22 in
Rear (Back) track
1527 mm 60.12 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Trailing arm
Tire size
- Front
205/65 R15
- Rear
205/65 R15
Wheel rims
7J x 15
Rear wheel rims
7J x 15
Kerb weight
1550 kg 3417.2 lbs
Max. weight
2070 kg 4563.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs