Mercedes1971 300 SEL 4.5 Specs

1971 (W109) Mercedes 300 SEL 4.5 Specs & Performance

1971, 1972 (W109)

Tech Specs Summary


4.5 L V8

134 mph

10.1 seconds

195 hp

15.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

21.5 ft3
lb
3,869 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
10.1 seconds
0-60 mph
9.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
19.84 lb/hp
Power
195 hp
Torque
264 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
15.7 mpg
Total Range
339 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
4.5 Liter
275.8 in3
Layout
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
195 hp @ 4,500 RPM
198 ps @ 4,500 RPM
Peak Torque
264 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
358 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v 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
M117 E45
Compression Ratio
8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.622 x 3.346 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.7 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
24 hp
Cylinder Volume
34.5 in3
BMEP
144.4 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (AT)
3 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
3,869 lbs
Gross Weight
4,899 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,030 lbs
Length
196.9 in
Width
71.3 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Front Track
58.3 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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