1965-1972 W109 OverviewMercedes W109 Overview (1965 - 1972)
1965 - 1972
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 165 mph
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- 4.8 - 11.2 seconds
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- 168 - 422 hp
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- 8.7 - 19.2 mpg
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- 3,594 - 3,869 lbs
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- 21.5 ft3 (Sedan)
The Mercedes W109 was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 1965 - 1972. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or convertible. There are five power levels available from either a 3 L Inline 6 gasoline engine or 3.5 L V8 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and swing axle rear suspension. However, some models have air suspension suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the W109 is the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.8 AMG (Red Pig) which scores 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 422 hp and a power/weight ratio of 8.53 lb/hp it has a top speed of 165 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 420 miles and can store 21.5 cubic feet of cargo.