Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet C (W18) 290 (68 HP)
Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet C (W18) · 1933 - 1937 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz Typ 290 Cabriolet C (W18) 290 (68 HP) produces 68 hp and — Nm. Stated combined consumption is 17.0 l/100 km, equal to 405 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 68 hp
- Torque
- —
- 0–100
- —
- Top speed
- 108 km/h
Engine
| Power | 68 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 50 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, 4 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 C (W18) 290 (68 HP) compared with 117 trims of other cars from the 1930–1936 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 68 hp | 109 hp |
better than 33%
|
| Top speed | 108 km/h | 131 km/h |
better than 18%
|
| Combined consumption | 17.0 l/100 km | 20.6 l/100 km |
better than 61%
|
| CO2 emissions | 405 g/km | 511 g/km |
better than 67%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,840 kg | 1,610 kg |
better than 25%
|
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.