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W108/W109
1971
Mercedes-Benz
W108/W109
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1971
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W108/W109
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Facelift
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
300 SEL 4.5 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
198 hp
Power (kW)
146 kW
Displacement
4,520 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,000 mm
(196.9 in)
Width
1,810 mm
(71.3 in)
Height
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
(112.2 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
273 mm
(10.7 in)
Rear Brakes
Diameter
279 mm
(11.0 in)
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,482 mm
(58.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,485 mm
(58.5 in)
Turning Circle
12.12 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
610 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
W108/W109
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
W108/W109 Standard
1965–1973
W108/W109 Sedan Generations
2 of 2
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Facelift
1968–1973
Year
1971
Powertrain
300 SEL 4.5 Automatic
Horsepower
198 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
