The 300 SEL is a car from Mercedes-Benz, with rear wheel drive, a front positioned engine and a Bruno Sacco-styled 4 door saloon (sedan) body style.
The 300 SEL is part of Mercedes-Benz's V 126 range of cars.
The 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 3 litres. It produces power and torque figures of 185 bhp (188 PS/138 kW) at 5700 rpm and 260 Nm (192 lbft/26.5 kgm) at 4400 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed automatic gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels.
It is said to be able to attain a top speed of 205 km/h which is 127 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 9.1/11.2/13.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5160 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
188 PS / 185 bhp / 138 kW @ 5700 rpm
Torque
260 Nm / 192 ft.lb / 26.5 kgm @ 4400 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 9.1 s
Top speed
205 km/h / 127 mph
Economy
9.1/11.2/13.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC