The Mercedes-Benz 300 d is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
The Mercedes-Benz 300 d is one of the W 189 range of cars from Mercedes-Benz.
The 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 3 litres. In this application it musters power and torque figures of 158 bhp (160 PS/118 kW) at 5300 rpm and 237 Nm (175 lbft/24.2 kgm) at 4200 rpm respectively.
The power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 3 speed automatic gearbox.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 2000 kg.
Maximum quoted speed is 165 km/h (103 mph).
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5190 mm
Weight
2000 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
160 PS / 158 bhp / 118 kW @ 5300 rpm
Torque
237 Nm / 175 ft.lb / 24.2 kgm @ 4200 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 18 s
Top speed
165 km/h / 103 mph
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