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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic /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 CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
179 Hp, 255 Nm
188 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
3.0 l
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1985 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
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 CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
1520 kg
3351 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
2040 kg
4497 lbs.
What is the number of gears in 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
August, 1985 year
End of production
October, 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.9 l/100 km 16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.9 sec
Maximum speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.5 kg/Hp, 117.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6 kg/Nm, 167.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
179 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre
60.4 Hp/l
Torque
255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 188 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
6
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
2
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
4 gears, automatic 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