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(1968 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 6332 cm3 / 386.4 cu in / 386.4 cu in, 184.2 kW / 247.0 hp / 247.0 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 500.0 N·m / 368.8 lb·ft / 368.8 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 221 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300 SEL 6.3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | 6526 |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | W 109 E 63 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5000 mm / 196.9 in / 196.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1780 kg / 3924 lb / 3924 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm / 112.8 in / 112.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 105 l / 23.1 UK gal / 27.7 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.18 m2 / 23.5 sq ft / 23.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | M 100 E 63 / 100.981 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 103.0 mm / 4.06 in / 4.06 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 6332 cm3 / 386.4 cu in / 386.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 791.50 cm3/cylinder / 48.300 cu in/cylinder / 48.300 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 184.2 kW / 247.0 hp / 247.0 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 500.0 N·m / 368.8 lb·ft / 368.8 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 105.3 kW / 141.2 hp / 141.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 29.1 kW/l / 0.639 bhp/cu in / 0.639 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 79.0 N·m/l / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.85 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 221 km/h / 137 mph / 137 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 138.8 kW/ton / 105.1 bhp/ton / 105.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent,Air | Suspension rear | Independent,Air |
| Wheels front | 6.5J x 14 HB | Wheels rear | 6.5J x 14 HB |
| Tyres front | 195 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 195 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 273 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3
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