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1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan 1965, 1966, 1967

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1965 W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?190 km/h | 118.06 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
0-60 mph: 10.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 249 Nm
183.65 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (170 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan?5000 mm
196.85 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan?1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the curb weight, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?1640 kg
3615.58 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?2140 kg
4717.89 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp) 1965, 1966, 1967 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model W109
Generation W109 SEL
Modification (Engine) 300 SEL (170 Hp)
Start of production September, 1965 year
End of production December, 1967 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.6 sec
Maximum speed 190 km/h 118.06 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 151.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre 56.7 Hp/l
Torque 249 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 183.65 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 189 VII / 189.988
Engine displacement 2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 8.8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1640 kg 3615.58 lbs.
Max. weight 2140 kg 4717.89 lbs.
Max load 500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5000 mm 196.85 in.
Width 1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height 1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track 1482 mm 58.35 in.
Rear (Back) track 1485 mm 58.46 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, Air suspension
Rear suspension Air suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size6J x 14