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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
1951 – 1957
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1951 to 1957. All 4 variants use petrol engines, from 116 to 125 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1951 – 1954), peak power rose from 80 to 125 hp, and minimum weight went up by 445 kg. It was also available as a convertible.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1951 – 1957
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power116 – 125 hp
0–100 km/h17.0 – 18.0 s
Top speed154 – 159 km/h
Fuel economy12.4 – 13.8 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 a 4MT RWD (115 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 116 hp | 18.0 s | 154 | 4-Speed manual |
| 300 b 4MT RWD (125 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 17.0 s | 159 | 4-Speed manual |
| 300 c 4MT RWD (125 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 17.0 s | 159 | 4-Speed manual |
| 300 c Lang 4MT RWD (125 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 125 hp | 17.0 s | 159 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 85 KW @ 4600 RPM116 HP @ 4600 RPM114 BHP @ 4600 RPM
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM200 Nm @ 2500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 96 mph (154 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 18 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 7.00-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 194.9 in (4950 mm)
- Width
- 72.4 in (1839 mm)
- Height
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.1 in (3051 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.55
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3902 lbs (1770 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4706 lbs (2135 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 329 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 4500 RPM125 HP @ 4500 RPM123 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM223 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 7.00-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in (5055 mm)
- Width
- 72.4 in (1839 mm)
- Height
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.1 in (3051 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.55
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3902 lbs (1770 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4894 lbs (2220 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 298 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 4500 RPM125 HP @ 4500 RPM123 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM223 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 7.60 S 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 199 in (5055 mm)
- Width
- 72.4 in (1839 mm)
- Height
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.1 in (3051 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.55
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4100 lbs (1860 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5203 lbs (2360 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 298 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 92 KW @ 4500 RPM125 HP @ 4500 RPM123 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 165 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM223 Nm @ 2600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 99 mph (159 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 17 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Drums
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 7.60 S 15
Dimensions
- Length
- 203 in (5156 mm)
- Width
- 72.4 in (1839 mm)
- Height
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124 in (3150 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 8.5 in (216 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.55
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.9 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 296 g/km
Length4,950 – 5,156 mm
Width1,839 mm
Height1,600 mm
Wheelbase3,051 – 3,150 mm
Curb weight1,770 – 1,860 kg
Torque200 – 223 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
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