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Mercedes-Benz W140 300 SE / S 320 Sedan

170 kW231 PS228 hp310 Nm1991–1998

petrol · Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz W140
Photo: Kieran White from Manchester, England / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Power
170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp
Torque
310 Nm 229 lb-ft
Kerb weight
1,890 kg
Boot volume
525 l
Length
5,113 mm
Displacement
3,199 cm³

Built 1991–1998, the Mercedes-Benz W140 3.2 300 SE / S 320 sedan develops 170 kW (231 PS) and 310 Nm of torque from a 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The W140 3.2 300 SE / S 320 has rear-wheel drive.

Against the entry 2.8 300 SE / S 280 (142 kW), the W140 3.2 300 SE / S 320 gains 20% in power; the 6.0 600 SE / 600 SEL (408 PS, 1991–1993) (300 kW), strongest of the 4, has 130 kW more. On paper, it tips the scales at 1,890 kg and has 122 PS per tonne to work with.

Dimensions drawing

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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement3,199 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power170 kW 231 PS · 228 hp
    Torque310 Nm 229 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length5,113 mm 201.3 in
    Width1,886 mm 74.3 in
    Height1,486 mm 58.5 in
    Wheelbase3,040 mm 119.7 in
    Kerb weight1,890 kg 4,167 lb
    Boot volume525 l 18.5 cu ft

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1991–1998
    GenerationW140 (1991–1998)

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