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Mercedes-Benz 300 TE

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz 300 TE
Year1986
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2962 ccm (180.74 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.2 litres/100 km (16.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.4 litres/100 km (27.87 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.52 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2962 ccm (180.74 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power187.60 PS (138 kW or 185 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque260.00 Nm (26.5 kgf-m or 191.8 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1180 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 284 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 278 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Overall length4770 mm (187.8 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2810 mm (110.6 inches)
Fuel capacity72.0 litres (19.02 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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