![1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE W109 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1965-1967]](https://i0.wp.com/i0.wp.com/autogalactic.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/abc-mercedes-benz__300_se_lang__w112.015.jpg?fit=496%2C308&ssl=1&resize=360,270)
The 1966 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE with automatic transmission represented the high standard of luxury in the W109 series, offering a stress-free driving experience and advanced technology. This vehicle is powered by the legendary M189 engine, a 2996 cm3 Gasoline unit with aluminum block and mechanical injection Bosch, which produces 170 hp / 168 hp/ 125 kW at 5400 rpm and a 249 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. Daimler-Benz’s 4-speed automatic transmission, combined with the pneumatic (airborne) suspension that was standard equipment for the W109, enables a top speed of 185 km/h and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11.2 seconds . This model was the ideal choice for those seeking royal refinement of the 300 series without sacrificing its simplicity of use in urban traffic and on long journeys.