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Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 300 SEL 4.5
Year1971
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating51 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4519 ccm (275.75 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4519 ccm (275.75 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power197.70 PS (145 kW or 195 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Max torque358.00 Nm (36.5 kgf-m or 264.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke92.0 x 85.0 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1126 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (492.1 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1755 kg (3,869.1 pounds)
Overall length5010 mm (197.2 inches)
Overall width1820 mm (71.7 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity82.0 litres (21.66 gallons)
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