1996 (W140) Mercedes S 300 Turbodiesel Specifications & Performance
1996, 1997, 1998 (W140)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3 L Inline 6 Turbo
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- 128 mph
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- 11.2 seconds
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- 175 BHP
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- 31.7 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 525 L
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- 1,960 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 128 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 10.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 89 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 175 BHP
- Torque
- 243 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 31.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 697 Miles
Diesel Engine
- Displacement
- 3 Litre
- 2,996 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Peak Power
- 175 BHP @ 4,400 RPM
- 177 ps @ 4,400 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 243 lb·ft @ 1,600 RPM
- 330 N·m @ 1,600 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (24v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Diesel Indirect
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 100 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 22:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 87 x 84 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.04:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 58 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 29 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 499 cc
- BMEP
- 13.8 Bar
- 200.8 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (AT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 235/60R16 V
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 525 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,960 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,610 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 650 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-2,100 kg
- Length
- 5,113 mm
- Width
- 1,886 mm
- Height
- 1,485 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,040 mm
- Front Track
- 1,606 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,579 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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