Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

1952 Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A - Photo 1

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp) /Cabriolet 1951 - 1955/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)?

13.8 l/100 km
17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

How fast is 1951 W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)?

175 km/h | 109 mph
0-100 km/h: 15 sec
0-60 mph: 14.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W188 Cabriolet 1951 300 S (150 Hp)?

150 Hp, 230 Nm
170 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W188 Cabriolet 1951 300 S (150 Hp)?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300 S (150 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A Cabriolet 1951 300 S (150 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1951 Mercedes-Benz W188 Cabriolet?

4730 mm
186.22 in.

What is the width of 1951 Mercedes-Benz W188 Cabriolet?

1910 mm
75.2 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1951 Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)?

1740 kg
3836 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1951 Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)?

2000 kg
4409 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1951 Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W188

Generation

W188 I Cabriolet A

Modification (Engine)

300 S (150 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1951

End of production

July, 1955

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.8 l/100 km 17 US mpg
20.5 UK mpg
7.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

15 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

14.3 sec

Maximum speed

175 km/h 109 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.6 kg/Nm, 132.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

150 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

50.1 Hp/l

Torque

230 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 170 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 188 / 188.920

Engine displacement

2996 cm³ 182.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in.

Compression ratio

7.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1740 kg 3836 lbs.

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409 lbs.

Max load

260 kg 573 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4730 mm 186.22 in.

Width

1910 mm 75.2 in.

Height

1510 mm 59.45 in.

Wheelbase

2900 mm 114.17 in.

Front track

1480 mm 58.27 in.

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Drum

Rear brakes