Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe (W198) 3.0L 4MT (215 HP)
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe (W198) · 1954 - 1957 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe (W198) 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) produces 215 hp and 275 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and reaches 261 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.5 l/100 km, equal to 226 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 215 hp
- Torque
- 275 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.8 s
- Top speed
- 261 km/h
Engine
| Power | 215 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 158 kW |
| Torque | 275 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,996 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 261 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.5 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 226 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 4-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,521 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,515 kg |
| Tyre size | 6.50-15 |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe (W198) 3.0L 4MT (215 HP) compared with 111 trims of other cars from the 1951–1957 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 215 hp | 128 hp |
better than 87%
|
| Torque | 275 Nm | 202 Nm |
better than 83%
|
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 164 km/h |
better than 99%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 15.8 s |
better than 92%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.5 l/100 km | 12.6 l/100 km |
better than 78%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,295 kg | 1,290 kg |
better than 48%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.