Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL
300 SEL 6.3 V8
250 hp6332 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1967-1972
0-100 km/h 6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Performance
| Power | 250hp186kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Displacement | 6,332cc386cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,780kg3,924lb |
| Gross weight | 2,280kg5,027lb |
| Power-to-weight | 140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 105L |
| Estimated range | 677km421mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 100 E 63 / 100.981 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,000mm197in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,420mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,850mm112in |
| Front track | 1,490mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,485mm58in |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW109 SEL300 SEL 6.3 V8 | 250 hp 186 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW109 SEL300 SEL 6.3 V8 | 6.5 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW109 SEL300 SEL 6.3 V8 | 235 km/h 146 mph Unrestricted 220 km/h 137 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW109 SEL300 SEL 6.3 V8 | 15.5 L/100 km 15.2 mpg US 18.2 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL 6.3 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 15.5 L/100 km15.2 mpg US18.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 27.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 43.65 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,325 L614 US gal511 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,069 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL 6.3 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL 6.3 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW109 SEL300 SEL 6.3 V8 | 4,000 rpm | 2,800 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
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