Mercedes-Benz 300 W126 (1988–1991)
Mercedes-Benz 300 300sel
W126 (1988–1991), 1988–1991. Gasoline · 3.0 L · 177 hp · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 9.5 s and top speed 127 mph.
W126 (1988–1991)
1988 - 1991
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Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
3.0 L
Horsepower
177
Torque
188 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
9.5 s
Top speed
127 mph
Curb weight
4 lbs
Wheelbase
3040 mm
Dimensions
5105 × 1796 × 1430 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
15.0 / 22.0 / 18.0 mpg
Packages
Available packages for this modification
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Luxury car |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 5105 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1796 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3040 mm |
| Front track | 61 mm |
| Rear track | 61 mm |
| Wheel size | 15 in |
Volume and weight
| Trunk volume min | 15 L |
|---|---|
| Trunk volume max | 15 L |
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Curb weight | 4 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 3.0 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 127 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s |
| Fuel economy city | 15.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 22.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 18.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Regular unleaded |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |