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1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 W109 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1966-1972]

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Overview

1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 W109 (Automatic / 4 Gears) RWD [1966-1972]

The 1970 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 for the North American market was the car that set new standards for the performance of luxury sedans in the US, becoming a transcontinental road legend. This vehicle is powered by the massive M100 6.3 engine, a 6332 cm3 Bosch Mechanical Injection Gasoline unit, which produces 250 hp / 247 HP / 184 kW in 4000 rpm and a torque of 500 Nm in 2800 rpm. Equipped with 4-speed automatic transmission and pneumatic suspension, this model reaches a top speed of 220 km/h and accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 6.1 seconds . Although with a higher weight due to the specifications of the American market, this sedan remained one of the fastest cars in the world, combining the luxuries of the SEL series with the unrivalled power of the V8 engine.

Model:W109 300 SEL 6.3
Production year:1970
Transmission:Automatic 4 speed
Starting price:€12,400
Engine size:6.3 L
Max torque:500 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:6332 cm3
Max power:250 PS / 247 HP / 184 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:19.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:13.5-16.2 L/100km
City:25.0-30.0 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:5.2 s
0-100 km/h:7.3 s
0-160 km/h:20.4 s
0-200 km/h:48.7 s
Top speed:220 km/h
Curb weight:1846 kg
Gross weight:N/A
Length:5000 mm
Width:1810 mm
Height:1420 mm
Fuel capacity:105 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
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Safety
95%
Performance
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Driveability
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Durability
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Maintenance
85%
Design
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Summary

Automotive experts regard the 300 SEL 6.3 as the car that changed the perception of Mercedes-Benz in America, indicating that Germany could build a car faster than American muscle cars while maintaining royal luxury. The M100 engine is praised for its brute power, while the air suspension allowed this heavy weight to move gently on endless highways. However, specialists point out that the cost of maintenance in the US was and remains challenging, as the Bosch mechanical injection system and suspension components require high commitment and budget. Despite its high fuel consumption, this vehicle remains one of the most desirable objects for collectors seeking the pinnacle of 1970s engineering.

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