1978 300 SD Specs1978 (W116) Mercedes 300 SD Specifications & Performance
1978, 1979 (W116)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3 L Inline 5 Turbo
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- 103 mph
- 
- 17.0 seconds
- 
- 109 BHP
- 
- 26.6 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 530 L
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- 1,745 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 103 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 17.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 16.5 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 62 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 109 BHP
- Torque
- 168 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 26.6 mpg
- Total Range
- 479 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Displacement
- 3 Litre
- 3,005 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 5
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 109 BHP @ 4,200 RPM
- 111 ps @ 4,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 168 lb·ft @ 2,400 RPM
- 228 N·m @ 2,400 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (10v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Diesel Indirect
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 82 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- OM617 D30A
- Compression Ratio
- 21:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 91 x 92.4 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.98:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 36 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 22 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 601 cc
- BMEP
- 9.5 Bar
- 138.3 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185 x 15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Semi-Trailing Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 530 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.9 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,745 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,205 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 460 kg
- Length
- 5,220 mm
- Width
- 1,870 mm
- Height
- 1,425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,860 mm
- Front Track
- 1,521 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,505 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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