Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Roadster (W188) 300 Sc

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

The Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Roadster (W188) 300 Sc produces 175 hp and 255 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.0 seconds and reaches 180 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 298 g CO2 per km.

Power: 175 hp
Torque: 255 Nm
0–100: 14.0 s
Top speed: 180 km/h

Engine

Power	175 hp
Power (kW)	129 kW
Torque	255 Nm
Displacement	2,996 cc
Cylinders	L6
Fuel system	Direct Injection
Fuel	Petrol

Performance

Top speed	180 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	14.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption	12.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions	298 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox	Manual, 4 Speed
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length	4,699 mm
Width	1,915 mm
Height	1,511 mm
Wheelbase	2,901 mm
Unladen weight	1,780 kg
Gross weight limit	2,040 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 Roadster (W188) 300 Sc 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	175 hp	106 hp	better than 87%
Torque	255 Nm	177 Nm	better than 82%
Top speed	180 km/h	156 km/h	better than 73%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	14.0 s	18.6 s	better than 60%
Combined consumption	12.5 l/100 km	11.6 l/100 km	better than 30%
Unladen weight	1,780 kg	1,244 kg	better than 11%

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 Roadster (W188)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz Typ 300 Roadster (W188)
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
300 S	Petrol	150 hp	230 Nm	15.0 s	175 km/h	13.8 l/100 km	329 g/km