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Mercedes-Benz 300mercedes-benz 300se 3.0

W126 (1988–1993) · Gasoline · 3.0 L

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

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
1988
Production end
1991
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury car
Size class
Large car
Doors
4
Seats
5
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
177 hp
Engine torque
188 lb-ft
Cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch KE-Jetronic electronic fuel injection
Compression ratio
9.2
Bore and stroke
88.5 mm x 80.2 mm
Engine code
M103.981
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202.8 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Front track
2.4 in
Rear track
2.4 in
Wheel size
15-inch wheels
Cargo volume (min)
0.5 cu ft
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
9.0 s
Top speed
124 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
19.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent, double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent, multi-link
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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