Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp) /Coupe 1955 - 1958/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1955 W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

175 Hp, 255 Nm
188 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

3.0 l
2996 cm³
182.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe Coupe 1955 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe?

4700 mm
185.04 in.

What is the width of 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 Coupe?

1916 mm
75.43 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

1780 kg
3924 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

2040 kg
4497 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1955 Mercedes-Benz W188 II Coupe 300 Sc (175 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W188

Generation

W188 II Coupe

Modification (Engine)

300 Sc (175 Hp)

Start of production

September, 1955 year

End of production

April, 1958 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

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

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14 sec

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

13.3 sec

Maximum speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.2 kg/Hp, 98.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7 kg/Nm, 143.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

175 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

58.4 Hp/l

Torque

255 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 188 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 199 / 199.980

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

8.55:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Direct injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1780 kg 3924 lbs.

Max. weight

2040 kg 4497 lbs.

Max load

260 kg 573 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4700 mm 185.04 in.

Width

1916 mm 75.43 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