Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp) /Sedan 1985 - 1991/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1985 S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp)?

205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.1 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 300 SE (188 Hp)?

188 Hp, 260 Nm
192 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 300 SE (188 Hp)?

3.0 l
2962 cm³
180.75 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE (188 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1985 300 SE (188 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5020 mm
197.64 in.

What is the width of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp)?

1520 kg
3351 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp)?

2040 kg
4497 lbs.

What is the number of gears in 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

300 SE (188 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1985 year

End of production

October, 1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.1 sec

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

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

188 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

63.5 Hp/l

Torque

260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 192 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 103 E 30 / 103.981

Engine displacement

2962 cm³ 180.75 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

88.5 mm 3.48 in.

Piston Stroke

80.25 mm 3.16 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1520 kg 3351 lbs.

Max. weight

2040 kg 4497 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5020 mm 197.64 in.

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in.

Height

1437 mm 56.57 in.

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in.

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in.

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp) /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/