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Brand
Model
Generation
Modification
300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1971, May
End of production
1972, Oct
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
82
l
21.66
US gal
18.04
UK gal
Engine displacement
4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.
Power
198 hp (at 4500 rpm)
Torque
358 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 264.05 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
3
Kerb weight
1755 kg 3869.1 lbs
Length
5000 mm 196.85 in
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Economy
- Combined
15
l/100 km
15.68
US mpg
18.83
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.6 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 45 / 117.981
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. In.
Power
198 hp (at 4500 rpm)
Torque
358 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 264.05 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
84.99 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
8
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
3
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
Kerb weight
1755 kg 3869.1 lbs
Max. weight
2222 kg 4898.7 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
467 kg 1029.6 lbs