- Years of Manufacture: 1961 - 1967
- Number Built:
- 300SE Sedan: 5,202
- 300SE Long Sedan: 1,546
- 300SE Coupe and Convertible: 3,127
- Price at Introduction:
- 300SE Sedan: DM 23,100
- 300SE Long Sedan: DM 26,400
- 300SE Two Door Coupe: DM 31,350
- 300SE Two Door Convertible: DM 33,350
- Automatic Transmission: DM 1,400
- Date of Introduction: April, 1961
- Chassis/Body:
- Exterior Dimensions 300SE Sedan:
- Total Length: 191.9 inches (4875mm)
- Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight: 58.0 inches
(14555mm)
- Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm)
- Front Track: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
- Rear Track: 58.6 inches (1490mm)
- Exterior Dimensions 300SE Long Sedan:
- Total Length: 231.2 inches (5875mm)
- Total Width: 70.7 inches (1795mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight: 58.0 inches
(1455mm)
- Wheelbase: 112.2 inches (2850mm)
- Front Track: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
- Rear Track: 58.6 inches (1490mm)
- Exterior Dimensions 300SE Coupe and Convertible:
- Total Length: 192.1 inches (4880mm)
- Total Width: 72.6 inches (1845mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight:
- Coupe: 55.0 inches (1395mm)
- Convertible: 55.1 inches (1400mm)
- Wheelbase: 108.3 inches (2750mm)
- Front Track: 58.3 inches (1482mm)
- Rear Track: 58.6 inches (1490mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- Sedan: 3476lb (1580kg)
- Sedan Long: 3586lb (1630kg)
- Coupe: 3520lb (1600kg)
- Convertible: 3740lb (1700kg)
- Fuel Tank: 17.2 gallons (65.0 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- All excluding Long: 39.37ft (12.0 metres)
- Sedan Long: 40.0ft (12.4 metres)
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 4.05:1
- 2nd: 2.28:1
- 3rd: 1.53:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Transmission (Automatic, 4 Speed):
- 1st: 3.98:1
- 2nd: 2.52:1
- 3rd: 1.58:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
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- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Manual: 3.92:1 or 3.75:1
- Automatic: 4.10:1, from 1963 3.92:1 or 3.75:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 160hp: 13.0 seconds (approx)
- 170hp: 12.0 seconds (approx)
- Maximum Speed:
- 160hp/3.92 axle manual: 180 km/h
- 160hp/3.92 axle automatic: 175 km/h
- 170hp/3.92 axle manual: 190 km/h
- 170hp/3.92 axle automatic: 185 km/h
- 170hp/3.72 axle manual: 200 km/h
- 170hp/3.72 axle automatic: 195 km/h
- Engine 6 Cylinder M 189:
- Capacity: 2996cc 182.8ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv, overhead camshaft
- Fuel System: Bosch two plunger pump (from January 1964 a six plunger pump was used)
- Bore and Stroke: 3.34 x 3.47 inches
(85 x 88mm)
- Power: 160 hp (DIN) @ 5000rpm (185hp SAE @ 5200)
- Power: 170 hp (DIN) @ 5000rpm (185hp SAE @ 5200)
- Torque: 19.3 mkg @ 3900rpm (151.9 ft/lb @ 4100)
- Compression Ratio: 8.7:1 (from January 1964 8.8:1)
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Independent front and rear, with coil springs, single joint swing axle and air suspension
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio: 17.3:1 (3.2 turns)
- Servo assisted
- Brakes:
- Disc, 253/255mm (99.6/100.4), servo assisted, two circuit hydraulic
- Wheels:
- 13" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
300SE Production Schedule |
Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
300SE (112/3) Sedan |
1961 |
13 |
1962 |
2,768 |
1963 |
995 |
1964 |
936 |
1965 |
490 |
Total |
5,202 |
300SE (112/3) Long Sedan |
1962 |
1 |
1963 |
387 |
1964 |
751 |
1965 |
407 |
Total |
1,546 |
300SE (112/3) Coupe and Convertible |
1962 |
331 |
1963 |
630 |
1964 |
706 |
1965 |
710 |
1966 |
497 |
1967 |
253 |
Total: |
3,127 |
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