300 SEL

Design name:
V 126 E 30
Type:
126.025
Production period:
08.1985 / 09.1985 - 08.1991
Note on production period:
production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production

Combustion principle:
four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection; emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst as an option, from 09.1986 as standard)
Configuration:
front, longitudinal; vertical
Engine type:
M 103 E 30 / 103.981
Number of cylinders / arrangement:
6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
Bore x Stroke:
88.5 x 80.25 mm
Total displacement:
2962 cc (tax classification: 2932 cc)
Compression ratio:
9.2
Rated output:
188 hp / 138 kW (with catalyst 179 hp / 132 kW) at 5700 rpm
Rated torque:
260 Nm (with catalyst 255 Nm) at 4400 rpm
Number of valves / arrangement:
1 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
Valve operation:
1 overhead camshaft
Camshaft drive:
single roller chain
Fuel system:
manifold injection, mechanically-electronically controlled~(Bosch KE-Jetronic)
Fuel tank: position / capacity:
above the rear axle / 90 l

Frame design:
steel unit body
Front-wheel suspension:
double wishbone
Rear-wheel suspension:
semi-trailing arm axle (hydropneumatic level control optional)
Front springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
Rear springs:
coil springs, supplementary rubber suspension, torsion bar stabiliser
Shock absorber front/rear:
gas-pressure shock absorbers
Steering:
recirculating-ball power steering
Brake system (foot brake):
hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system optional (from 09.1986 as standard); disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
Parking brake (hand brake):
mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
Wheels:
sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
Wheel rims:
7 J x 15 H 2
Tires:
205/65 VR 15
Driven wheels:
rear wheels
Drivetrain:
divided cardan shaft

Wheelbase:
3070 mm
Front / rear track:
1555 / 1527 mm
Length:
5160 mm
Width:
1820 mm
Height:
1441 mm
Kerb weight:
1550 kg; from 09.1987: 1590 kg
by Guideline:
DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
Gross weight:
2070 kg; from 09.1987: 2110 kg