Mercedes-Benz W109 300 SEL 6.3 Sedan
184 kW250 PS247 hp500 Nm1967–1972
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- Power
- 184 kW 250 PS · 247 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm 369 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,780 kg
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
- Length
- 5,000 mm
A 6.3-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 184 kW (250 PS) and 500 Nm of torque powers the Mercedes-Benz W109 6.3 300 SEL sedan. A four-speed automatic transmission sends the W109 6.3 300 SEL's drive to the rear wheels.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the W109 range, with 25% more output than the entry 3.5 300 SEL (147 kW). The W109 6.3 300 SEL is also the quickest to 100 km/h (6.5 s) and the fastest flat out (220 km/h). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,780 kg and offers 141 PS per tonne.
The W109 6.3 300 SEL in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the W109: 184 kW (250 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the W109 range: 6.5 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 220 km/h
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,333 cm³ 6.3 l · 386 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 184 kW 250 PS · 247 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 220 km/h 137 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,000 mm 196.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810 mm 71.3 in |
| Height | 1,420 mm 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm 112.8 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,780 kg 3,924 lb |
| Fuel tank | 105 l 27.7 US gal |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1967–1972 |
| Generation | W109 (1965–1972) |
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