Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1959 – 1968 Germany

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors dates from the 1950s: Mercedes-Benz built it from 1959 to 1968. Its petrol engines range from 95 to 160 hp across 6 variants.

Body styleNot specified

Production1959 – 1968

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power95 – 160 hp

0–100 km/h10.7 – 15.0 s

Top speed154 – 200 km/h

Fuel economy10.7 – 13.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Lancia Flaminia Coupe (1958 – 1967)

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
220 b 4MT RWD (95 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	15.0 s	154	4-speed manual
220 Sb 4MT RWD (110 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	110 hp	13.8 s	166	4-speed manual
220 SEb 4MT RWD (120 HP) 2.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	12.8 s	171	4-speed manual
230 S 4MT RWD (120 HP) 2.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	12.5 s	175	4-speed manual
300 SE 4MT RWD (160 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	10.7 s	200	4-speed manual
300 SE Lang 4AT RWD (160 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	160 hp	10.7 s	200	4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 4800 RPM95 HP @ 4800 RPM94 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 127 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM172 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetors
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 15 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 6.70-13

Dimensions

Length: 191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 59.4 in (1509 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/58.5 in (1,471/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 267 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 5000 RPM110 HP @ 5000 RPM109 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 121 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM164 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetors
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 7.25-13

Dimensions

Length: 191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/58.5 in (1,471/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2932 lbs (1330 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3924 lbs (1780 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2195 cm3 (134 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 4800 RPM120 HP @ 4800 RPM118 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM195 Nm @ 3900 RPM
Fuel System: Mechanical Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.25-13

Dimensions

Length: 191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 59.5 in (1511 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.9/58.5 in (1,471/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2998 lbs (1360 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3990 lbs (1810 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 254 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2306 cm3 (141 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 5400 RPM120 HP @ 5400 RPM118 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Fuel System: Carburetors
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 7.25 S 13

Dimensions

Length: 191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2976 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4078 lbs (1850 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 267 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 118 KW @ 5500 RPM160 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 186 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM252 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Mechanical Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 7.50 H 13

Dimensions

Length: 191.9 in (4874 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in (2751 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4431 lbs (2010 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: 118 KW @ 5500 RPM160 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 186 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM252 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Mechanical Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 7.50 H 13

Dimensions

Length: 195.9 in (4976 mm)
Width: 70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height: 57.3 in (1455 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 112.2 in (2850 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4662 lbs (2115 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 309 g/km

Length4,874 – 4,976 mm

Width1,796 mm

Height1,455 – 1,511 mm

Wheelbase2,751 – 2,850 mm

Curb weight1,320 – 1,615 kg

Torque164 – 252 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.