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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1952 – 1956 Germany
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A classic from the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1952 to 1956. Its petrol engines range from 115 to 125 hp across 3 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as a convertible.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors 1 / 2
Body styleNot specified
Production1952 – 1956
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power115 – 125 hp
0–100 km/h17.0 – 18.0 s
Top speed154 – 159 km/h
Fuel economy12.5 – 13.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

Convertible 1952 – 1958

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
300 a
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 115 hp 18.0 s 154 Manual, 4 Speed
300 b
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 125 hp 17.0 s 159 Manual, 4 Speed
300 c
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 125 hp 17.0 s 159 Manual, 4 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
84 KW @ 4600 RPM115 HP @ 4600 RPM113 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
147 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM199 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
18 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00-15

Dimensions

Length
194.9 in (4950 mm)
Width
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
120.1 in (3051 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4012 lbs (1820 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4817 lbs (2185 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
92 KW @ 4500 RPM125 HP @ 4500 RPM123 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM225 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00-15

Dimensions

Length
199 in (5055 mm)
Width
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height
64.6 in (1641 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
120.1 in (3051 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4016 lbs (1822 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4894 lbs (2220 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
92 KW @ 4500 RPM125 HP @ 4500 RPM123 BHP @ 4500 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM225 Nm @ 2600 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
99 mph (159 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
17 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Manual, 4 Speed

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
7.00-15

Dimensions

Length
199 in (5055 mm)
Width
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height
63 in (1600 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
120.1 in (3051 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4277 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5203 lbs (2360 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/km
Length4,950 – 5,055 mm
Width1,839 mm
Height1,600 – 1,641 mm
Wheelbase3,051 mm
Curb weight1,820 – 1,940 kg
Torque199 – 225 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.