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Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18) 290 (60 HP)

Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18) · 1934 - 1937 · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18) 290 (60 HP) produces 60 hp and — Nm. Stated combined consumption is 17.0 l/100 km, equal to 405 g CO2 per km.

Power
60 hp
Torque
0–100
Top speed
108 km/h

Engine

Power 60 hp
Power (kW) 44 kW
Displacement 2,867 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 108 km/h

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 17.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 405 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox Manual, 3 Speed
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,450 mm
Width 1,730 mm
Wheelbase 2,880 mm
Unladen weight 1,840 kg
Gross weight limit 2,175 kg
Tyre size 6.50-17
Front brakes Drums
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18) 290 (60 HP) compared with 122 trims of other cars from the 1931–1937 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 60 hp 102 hp
better than 30%
Top speed 108 km/h 129 km/h
better than 19%
Combined consumption 17.0 l/100 km 19.6 l/100 km
better than 59%
CO2 emissions 405 g/km 488 g/km
better than 66%
Unladen weight 1,840 kg 1,580 kg
better than 27%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: torque, acceleration 0–100 km/h and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet B (W18)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
290 (68 HP) Petrol 68 hp 108 km/h 17.0 l/100 km 405 g/km