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1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

W109

Modification

300 SEL (170 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1965, Sep

End of production

1967, Dec

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal
18.04 UK gal

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

249 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 183.65 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1640 kg 3615.6 lbs

Length

5000 mm 196.85 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 189 VII / 189.988

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5400 rpm)

Torque

249 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 183.65 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

SOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5000 mm 196.85 in

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Air suspension

- Rear

Air suspension, Trailing arm

Wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1640 kg 3615.6 lbs

Max. weight

2140 kg 4717.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp) is made in 1965 1966 1967