Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 11.6 l/100 km | 20.3 mpg US | 24.4 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 17.6 l/100 km | 13.4 mpg US | 16.1 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km | 24.8 mpg US | 29.7 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 sec. The maximum speed is 230 km/h | 143 mph.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Technical information

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : S-class
Generation : S-class (W140)
Engine / modification : 300 SE (231 Hp)
Production start : 1991 year
Production end : 1993 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 17.6 l/100 km | 13.4 mpg US | 16.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 9.5 l/100 km | 24.8 mpg US | 29.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : 11.6 l/100 km | 20.3 mpg US | 24.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 100 l | 26.4 US gallons | 22.0 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Performance
Power : 231 hp | 170 kW
Max power in : 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed : 230 km/h | 143 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.9 sec
Torque : 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Engine
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 3199 cm3
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10
Piston Stroke : 84 mm
Cylinder Bore : 89.9 mm
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Chassis
Length : 5113 mm | 201.3 in
Width : 1886 mm | 74.3 in
Height : 1492 mm | 58.7 in
Wheelbase : 3040 mm | 119.7 in
Front track : 1602 mm | 63.1 in
Rear (Back) track : 1574 mm | 62.0 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 525 l
Front suspension : Double wishbone
Rear suspension : Multi-link independent
Max weight : 2410 kg | 5313 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1890 kg | 4167 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Worm-reduction unit
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 12.18 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) : 1900 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes : 750 kg
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size : 7.5J x 16

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