Mercedes1961 300 SE Specs

1961 (W112) Mercedes 300 SE Specs & Performance

1961 - 1964 (W112)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6

109 mph

11.5 seconds

158 hp

16.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

22.6 ft3
lb
3,373 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
109 mph
0-62 mph
11.5 seconds
0-60 mph
11.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.34 lb/hp
Power
158 hp
Torque
185 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
16.2 mpg
Total Range
278 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3 Liter
182.8 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M189 I
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
Bore x Stroke
3.346 x 3.465 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.97:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.87 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.5 in3
BMEP
152.7 PSI
10.5 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
750 x 13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Luxury Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
22.6 ft3
Turning Radius
37.7 ft
Curb Weight
3,373 lbs
Gross Weight
4,431 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,058 lbs
Length
191.9 in
Width
70.7 in
Height
57.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Front Track
58.3 in
Rear Track
58.7 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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