Mercedes1965 300 SEb Specs

1965 (W108) Mercedes 300 SEb Specifications & Performance

1965, 1966, 1967 (W108)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6

118 mph

11.2 seconds

168 BHP

22.6 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

610 L
kg
1,560 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
11.2 seconds
0-60 mph
10.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
108 BHP/Tonne
Power
168 BHP
Torque
184 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.6 mpg
Total Range
407 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,996 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
170 ps @ 5,400 RPM
Peak Torque
184 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
249 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M189 VIII
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Bore x Stroke
85 x 88 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.97:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
56 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
499 cc
BMEP
10.4 Bar
151.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
735 x 14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing Axle
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
610 L
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Kerb Weight
1,560 kg
Gross Weight
2,060 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
Length
4,900 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Front Track
1,482 mm
Rear Track
1,485 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
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2.9

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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