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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet

1952 – 1958 Convertible Germany
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1952 to 1958. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 150 to 175 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2 / 2
Body styleConvertible
Production1952 – 1958
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 175 hp
0–100 km/h14.0 – 15.0 s
Top speed175 – 180 km/h
Fuel economy12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

S-Klasse and predecessors 1951 – 1957

Compared with rivals

vs Buick Skylark (1953 – 1954) vs Bentley Continental (1952 – 1955)

Similar cars

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible1953 – 1955 up to153 hp Compare
VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 S
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 150 hp 15.0 s 175 Manual, 4 Speed
300 Sc
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 175 hp 14.0 s 180 Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5000 RPM150 HP @ 5000 RPM148 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque
170 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM230 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
15 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-15

Dimensions

Length
186.2 in (4729 mm)
Width
75.2 in (1910 mm)
Height
59.5 in (1511 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
114.2 in (2901 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3880 lbs (1760 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4409 lbs (2000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
329 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 5400 RPM175 HP @ 5400 RPM173 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
188 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM255 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Drums
Rear
Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size
6.70-15

Dimensions

Length
185 in (4699 mm)
Width
75.4 in (1915 mm)
Height
59.5 in (1511 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
114.2 in (2901 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4497 lbs (2040 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length4,699 – 4,729 mm
Width1,910 – 1,915 mm
Height1,511 mm
Wheelbase2,901 mm
Curb weight1,760 – 1,780 kg
Torque230 – 255 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.