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Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 (W189) 300 d 3MT (160 HP)

Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 (W189) · 1957 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 (W189) 300 d 3MT (160 HP) produces 160 hp and 240 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 18.0 seconds and reaches 166 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 15.8 l/100 km, equal to 376 g CO2 per km.

Power
160 hp
Torque
240 Nm
0–100
18.0 s
Top speed
166 km/h

Engine

Power 160 hp
Power (kW) 118 kW
Torque 240 Nm
Displacement 2,996 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Mechanical Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 166 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 18.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 15.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 376 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 3-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,189 mm
Width 1,859 mm
Height 1,621 mm
Wheelbase 3,150 mm
Unladen weight 1,950 kg
Gross weight limit 2,450 kg
Tyre size 7.60 S 15
Front brakes Ventilated Drums
Rear brakes Ventilated Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 (W189) 300 d 3MT (160 HP) compared with 113 trims of other cars from the 1954–1960 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 160 hp 149 hp
better than 62%
Torque 240 Nm 225 Nm
better than 61%
Top speed 166 km/h 168 km/h
better than 47%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 18.0 s 13.4 s
better than 16%
Combined consumption 15.8 l/100 km 12.7 l/100 km
better than 25%
Unladen weight 1,950 kg 1,261 kg
better than 7%

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.

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