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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon – 300 SE, SEL petrol

W126 · 126.024, 126.025 · 132 kW / 180 hp

1987 - 1991 · Petrol · Engine code M 103 E 30 / 103.981

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1987 - 1991
Engine code
M 103 E 30 / 103.981
Engine size
2,962 cc (3 litres)
Engine power
179 hp (132 kW) at 5,700 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
255 Nm at 4,400 rpm
Cylinders
6, in a row (inline)
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
12 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
88.5 x 80.25 mm
Compression ratio
9.2:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
6 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40
Coolant
8 litres
Fuel tank
90 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel (rim) size
7J x 15
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5,020 to 5,160 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,437 to 1,441 mm
Weight (empty)
1,520 to 1,550 kg
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Wheelbase
2,930 to 3,070 mm
Front track
1,555 mm
Rear track
1,527 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,040 to 2,070 kg
Load it can carry
520 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
13.9 to 14.5 l/100 km (about 6.9 to 7.2 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
8 to 9.4 l/100 km (about 10.6 to 12.5 km per litre)
Top speed
200 to 205 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
9.3 to 9.4 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.