These are standard specifications for the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
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Chassis # 188011.3500356
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1952 - 1958 |
| Price : | $12,525-$12,555 |
| Weight : | 3900 lbs | 1769.01 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1951 Frankfurt Auto Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 14 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 110 mph | 176.99 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex 40 PBJC carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1954 : | 63,683 |
| 300 S Production (1952-1958) : | 560 |
| Total 1954 300 S production : | 560 |
| 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Cabriolet
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| Price : | $12,555 |
| Weight : | 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe
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| Price : | $12,555 |
| Weight : | 3850 lbs | 1746.331 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Roadster
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Chassis # 188.012.3500355
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| Price : | $12,525 |
| Weight : | 3795 lbs | 1721.383 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 181.0 in | 4597 mm. |
| Width : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Height : | 59.5 in | 1511 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.3 in | 1481 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-arms with coil springs adn anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70x15 |
1954 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,250 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S?
Q: How fast is the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a top speed of 110 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a length of 181.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S has a width of 71.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S cost when new?A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S cost approximately $12,525 to $12,555 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Roadster, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S had 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1954? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 63,683 automobiles in 1954.Q: How many 300 S were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 560 examples of the 300 S from 1952 to 1958.Q: How many 1954 300 Ss were produced? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 560 examples of the 300 S in 1954.Q: What engine did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The engine powering the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S was a Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S have? A: The 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 S had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.