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Mercedes-Benz 300mercedes-benz 300sd

W126 (1985–1985) · Diesel · Needs verification

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

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
1985
Production end
1985
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury car
Size class
Full-size car
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Diesel
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
Needs verification
Displacement
3.0 L
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Engine power
125 hp
Engine torque
184 lb-ft
Cylinders
5
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Indirect injection
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202.8 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Ground clearance
0.2 in
Wheel size
15 in
Cargo volume (max)
0.5 cu ft
Fuel tank
23.8 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification
Gross weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
13.5 s
Top speed
115 mph
Fuel type
Diesel
Primary fuel
Diesel
City fuel economy
19.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
24.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
22.0 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 disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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