Mercedes-Benz 300 B 1954 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 300 B |
| Year: | 1954 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2996 ccm |
| Max power: | 137.9 PS (102 kW) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 219 Nm at 2600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 7.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 80 x 72.8 mm (3.1 x 2.9 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 156 km/h (96.9 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0809 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 5780 litres (1527 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 7.50H13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 6.50-17 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1705 kg (3758.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5090 mm (200.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1840 mm (72.4 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1610 mm (63.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3050 mm (120.1 inches) |






















