Mercedes1968 300 SEL Specs

1968 (W109) Mercedes 300 SEL Specs & Performance

1968, 1969, 1970 (W109)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

121 mph

10.5 seconds

168 hp

19.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

21.5 ft3
lb
3,594 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
10.5 seconds
0-60 mph
10.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.38 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
177 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.2 mpg
Total Range
414 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
169.5 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 hp @ 5,750 RPM
170 ps @ 5,750 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
240 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M130 E28
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.406 x 3.102 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.1:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.98 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.3 in3
BMEP
157.5 PSI
10.9 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Luxury Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
21.5 ft3
Turning Radius
39.8 ft
Curb Weight
3,594 lbs
Gross Weight
4,696 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,102 lbs
Length
196.9 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Front Track
58.3 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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