Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188) 300 S

Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188) · 1952 - 1958 · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188) 300 S produces 150 hp and 230 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.0 seconds and reaches 175 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.8 l/100 km, equal to 329 g CO2 per km.

Power: 150 hp
Torque: 230 Nm
0–100: 15.0 s
Top speed: 175 km/h

Engine

Power	150 hp
Power (kW)	110 kW
Torque	230 Nm
Displacement	2,996 cc
Cylinders	L6
Fuel system	Carburetors
Fuel	Petrol

Performance

Top speed	175 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	15.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption	13.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions	329 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox	Manual, 4 Speed
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length	4,729 mm
Width	1,910 mm
Height	1,511 mm
Wheelbase	2,901 mm
Unladen weight	1,740 kg
Gross weight limit	2,000 kg
Tyre size	6.70-15
Front brakes	Ventilated Drums
Rear brakes	Ventilated Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188) 300 S compared with 107 trims of other cars from the 1949–1955 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure	This trim	Average	Position
Power	150 hp	106 hp	better than 77%
Torque	230 Nm	177 Nm	better than 77%
Top speed	175 km/h	156 km/h	better than 67%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	15.0 s	18.6 s	better than 52%
Combined consumption	13.8 l/100 km	11.6 l/100 km	better than 18%
Unladen weight	1,740 kg	1,244 kg	better than 16%

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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Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Coupe (W188)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
300 Sc	Petrol	175 hp	255 Nm	14.0 s	180 km/h	12.5 l/100 km	298 g/km