S 300 Turbodiesel
- Combustion principle: four-stroke diesel (with indirect injection, exhaust TC with charge-air cooling and emission control device with oxidising catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: OM 606 D 30 LA / 606.960
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
- Bore x Stroke: 87.0 x 84.0 mm
- Total displacement: 2996 cc
- Compression ratio: 22.0
- Rated output: 130 kW / 177 hp at 4400 rpm
- Rated torque: 210 Nm at 1600 - 3600 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 2 overhead camshafts
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: indirect injection, mechanically-electronically controlled; Bosch~6-plunger injection pump / turbocharger with intercooling
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 100 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball parameter power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 12.1996 with Brake Assist; 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 1/2 J x 16 H 2
- Tires: 235/60 R 16 100 V
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.93; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.10
- Final drive ratio: 3.27
- Maximum speed: 206 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 s
- Fuel consumption: 6.7 / 8.7 / 11.2 l
- by Guideline: 80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
- Wheelbase: 3040 mm
- Front / rear track: 1606 / 1579 mm
- Length: 5113 mm
- Width: 1886 mm
- Height: 1486 mm
- Kerb weight: 1960 kg
- by Guideline: DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
- Gross weight: 2610 kg
- Units produced: 7583
- Prices: 06.1996: DM 93,150.00
03.1997: DM 94,875.00
04.1998: DM 96,744.00