Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp) /Sedan 1965 - 1967/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

How fast is 1965 W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
0-60 mph: 10.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 249 Nm
184 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1965 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL Sedan 1965 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan?

5000 mm
196.85 in.

What is the width of 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 Sedan?

1810 mm
71.26 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

1640 kg
3616 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

2140 kg
4718 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1965 Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W109

Generation

W109 SEL

Modification (Engine)

300 SEL (170 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1965

End of production

December, 1967

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.2 sec

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

10.6 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 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. 184 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

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

85 mm 3.35 in.

Piston Stroke

88 mm 3.46 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1640 kg 3616 lbs.

Max. weight

2140 kg 4718 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rim size

6J x 14

Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL (170 Hp)1965, 1966, 1967: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions