Mercedes-Benz 300 D 1979 specs
General information
| Model: | Mercedes-Benz 300 D |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 5 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2997 ccm |
| Max power: | 88.2 PS (65 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 172 Nm at 2400 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 21:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 90.9 x 92.4 mm (3.6 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 155 km/h (96.3 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.061 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1445 kg (3185.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4730 mm (186.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1790 mm (70.5 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm (110.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 65 litres (17.17 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |






















