1961 300 SE Specs1961 (W112) Mercedes 300 SE Specifications & Performance
1961 - 1964 (W112)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3 L Inline 6
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- 109 mph
- 
- 11.5 seconds
- 
- 158 BHP
- 
- 19.5 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 640 L
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- 1,530 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 11.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 103 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 158 BHP
- Torque
- 185 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 19.5 mpg
- Total Range
- 278 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3 Litre
- 2,996 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 158 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
- 160 ps @ 5,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 185 lb·ft @ 3,800 RPM
- 251 N·m @ 3,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (12v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 65 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M189 I
- Compression Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 85 x 88 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.97:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 53 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 26 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 499 cc
- BMEP
- 10.5 Bar
- 152.7 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 750 x 13
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Swing Axle
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 640 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,530 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,010 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 480 kg
- Length
- 4,875 mm
- Width
- 1,795 mm
- Height
- 1,455 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,750 mm
- Front Track
- 1,482 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,490 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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