- Years of Manufacture: 1954 - 1963
- Number Built:
- Price at Introduction:
- 300SL Coupe (Gullwing): DM 29,000
- 300SL Roadster: DM 32,500
- Optional removable hardtop: DM 1,500
- Date of Introduction:
- Chassis/Body:
- Tubular Space Frame, Light Alloy Body
- Exterior Dimensions 300SL Coupe:
- Total Length: 178 inches (4520mm)
- Total Width: 70.5 inches (1790mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight: 51.2 inches
(1300mm)
- Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm)
- Front Track: 54.5 inches (1385mm)
- Rear Track: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
- Exterior Dimensions 300SL Roadster:
- Total Length: 180 inches (4570mm)
- Total Width: 70.5 inches (1790mm)
- Height at Kerb Weight: 51.2 inches
(1300mm)
- Wheelbase: 94.5 inches (2400mm)
- Front Track: 55.0 inches (1398mm)
- Rear Track: 57.0 inches (1448mm)
- Kerb Weight:
- 300SL Coupe: 2849lb (1295kg)
- 300SL Roadster: 2926lb (1330kg)
- Fuel Tank:
- 300SL Coupe: 34 gallons (130 litres)
- 300SL Roadster: 26 gallons (100 litres)
- Turning Circle:
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Petrol gauge
- Oil pressure gauge
- Temperature gauge
- High beam lamp
- Ammeter lamp
- Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed) 300SL:
- 1st: 3.34:1
- 2nd: 1.97:1
- 3rd: 1.385:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
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- Clutch:
- Single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 300S: 4.125:1
- 300Sc: 4.44:1
- Engine Speed at 100 km/h:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 300SL Coupe: 8.7 seconds
- 300SL Roadster: 8.1 seconds
- Maximum Speed:
- 300SL Coupe 3.64 axle: 235 km/h (145 mph)
- 300SL Coupe 3.42 axle: 250 km/h (155 mph)
- 300SL Coupe 3.25 axle: 260 km/h (165 mph)
- Engine 6 Cylinder M198 :
- Capacity: 2996cc 182.7ci
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline, 45° Slant to the left
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Bosch Injection Pump
- Bore and Stroke: 3.35 x 3.46 inches
(85 x 88mm)
- Power: 215 hp @ 5800 rpm
- Torque: 28.0 mkg @ 4600rpm (217.0 ft/lb)
- Compression Ratio:
- 300SL Coupe: 8.55:1
- 300SL Roadster: 9.5:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
- Exhaust:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Swing pivot axle with coil springs
- Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio 17.3:1 (3 turns)
- Brakes:
- Drum, 1470 cm sq. 228.0 sq in.
- Power assisted disc brakes from March 1961
- Wheels:
- 15" Pressed steel disc wheels
- Tyres:
- 300SL Coupe: 6.50 x 15 Super Sport
- 300SL Roadster: 6.70 x 15 Super Sport
300SL Coupe (Gullwing) and Roadster Production Schedule |
| Vehicle |
Year |
Cars Manufactured |
| 300 SL Coupe (198 I) |
1954 |
146 |
1955 |
867 |
1956 |
311 |
1957 |
76 |
Total: |
1400 |
| 300SL Roadster (198 II) |
1957 |
554 |
1958 |
324 |
1959 |
211 |
1960 |
249 |
1961 |
250 |
1962 |
244 |
1963 |
26 |
Total: |
1858 |
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