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Mercedes-Benz 300mercedes-benz 300sl

R129 (1990–1991) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
228 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
8.4 s
Combined economy
17.0 mpg

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Hardtop Package

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Memory Package

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Premium Sound Package

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Overview

Production start
1990
Production end
1991
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Midsize
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
228 hp
Engine torque
188 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio
10
Bore and stroke
88.5 mm x 80.2 mm
Engine code
M 103.981
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Gears
5
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
178.5 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
50.9 in
Wheelbase
99.0 in
Front track
2.3 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
225/55R16
Cargo volume (min)
0.3 cu ft
Fuel tank
21.1 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
8.4 s
Top speed
143 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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