Mercedes-Benz Typ 540 K Cabriolet B 540 Kompressor
Mercedes-Benz Typ 540 K Cabriolet B · 1936 - present · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz Typ 540 K Cabriolet B 540 Kompressor produces 180 hp and 431 Nm. Stated combined consumption is 29.0 l/100 km, equal to 691 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 431 Nm
- 0–100
- —
- Top speed
- 169 km/h
Engine
| Power | 180 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 132 kW |
| Torque | 431 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,401 cc |
| Cylinders | L8 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 169 km/h |
|---|
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 29.0 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 691 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual, 4 Speed |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,359 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,289 mm |
| Unladen weight | 2,500 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,850 kg |
| Tyre size | 7.50-17 |
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz Typ 540 K Cabriolet B 540 Kompressor compared with 107 trims of other cars from the 1933–1939 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 180 hp | 94 hp |
better than 89%
|
| Top speed | 169 km/h | 122 km/h |
better than 95%
|
| Combined consumption | 29.0 l/100 km | 17.3 l/100 km |
better than 1%
|
| CO2 emissions | 691 g/km | 438 g/km |
better than 1%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,500 kg | 1,675 kg |
better than 9%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: acceleration 0–100 km/h and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.