Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1958 – 1962 Germany

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A classic from the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1958 to 1962. It came in a single version, the 300 d with 160 hp. It was also available as a convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1958 – 1962

Variants1

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power160 hp

0–100 km/h18.0 s

Top speed166 km/h

Fuel economy15.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

Convertible 1952 – 1958

Compared with rivals

vs Lancia Flaminia Coupe (1958 – 1967)

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
300 d 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	18.0 s	166	Automatic, 3 Speed

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 5300 RPM160 HP @ 5300 RPM158 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM240 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Mechanical Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 18 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: Automatic, 3 Speed

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Drums
Rear: Ventilated Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.60 S 15

Dimensions

Length: 204.3 in (5189 mm)
Width: 73.2 in (1859 mm)
Height: 63.8 in (1621 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/60 in (1,481/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase: 124 in (3150 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4475 lbs (2030 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5467 lbs (2480 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 14.9 mpg US (15.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 376 g/km

Length5,189 mm

Width1,859 mm

Height1,621 mm

Wheelbase3,150 mm

Curb weight2,030 kg

Torque240 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.