Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 1971

General Information

Modification (Engine)

300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1971 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1972 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Width

1810 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

5000 mm

Front track

1482 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 204 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15 l

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

467 kg

Kerb Weight

1755 kg

Fuel tank capacity

82 l

Max. weight

2222 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Air suspension, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 14

Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic