Mercedes-Benz 300SL W198 3.0 Coupe
158 kW215 PS212 hp275 Nm1954–1957
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- Power
- 158 kW 215 PS · 212 hp
- Torque
- 275 Nm 203 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Fuel consumption
- 17.0 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,295 kg
- Length
- 4,520 mm
Built 1954–1957, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL W198 3.0 M198 coupe develops 158 kW (215 PS) and 275 Nm of torque from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. A four-speed manual gearbox sends the 300SL W198 3.0 M198's drive to the rear wheels.
On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 s, uses 17.0 l/100 km, tips the scales at 1,295 kg and has 166 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Engine code | M198 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,996 cm³ 3.0 l · 183 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 158 kW 215 PS · 212 hp |
| Torque | 275 Nm 203 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 17.0 l/100 km 16.6 mpg UK · 13.8 mpg US |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,520 mm 178.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,790 mm 70.5 in |
| Height | 1,300 mm 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,295 kg 2,855 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1954–1957 |
| Generation | 300SL W198 (1954–1957) |
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