These are standard specifications for the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Steering column mounted shift
Chassis # 300/186011 00578/52
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Chassis # 186.014.02905/52
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1951 - 1958 |
| Price : | $12,680 |
| Weight : | 3920 lbs | 1778.082 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 17.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 16.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 98 mph | 157.682 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2999 cc | 183.0 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 85 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 7 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHC (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 2 Solex 32 PAJAT carburetors | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5100 RPM |
| Torque : | 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 3800 RPM |
| Bore : | 85.0 mm | 3.346 in. |
| Stroke : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Compression : | 7.8:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex 40 PBJC carburetors | |
4 Manual Steering column mounted shift
Production Figures
| Total Mercedes-Benz Production for 1952 : | 36,824 |
| 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 300/186011 00578/52
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Cabriolet
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| Weight : | 3920 lbs | 1778.082 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Coupe
Chassis # 1881700002/52
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| Weight : | 3920 lbs | 1778.082 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
2+2 Cabriolet
Chassis # 0004452
Engine # 020.00063.52
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| Price : | $12,680 |
| Weight : | 3615 lbs | 1639.736 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
2+2 Coupe
| Weight : | 2845 lbs | 1290.47 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
2+2 Roadster
| Weight : | 3920 lbs | 1778.082 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 195.0 in | 4953 mm. |
| Width : | 72.5 in | 1842 mm. |
| Height : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 120.0 in | 3048 mm. |
| Front Track : | 56.7 in | 1440 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Wishbones with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with coil springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.10x15 |
1952 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $3,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,050 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300?
Q: How fast is the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 has a top speed of 98 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 has a length of 195.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 has a width of 72.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 cost when new?A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 had a base price of approximately $12,680 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 was offered as a 2+2 Cabriolet, 2+2 Coupe, 2+2 Roadster, Cabriolet, Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 had 7.10x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Mercedes-Benz produce in 1952? A: Mercedes-Benz produced 36,824 automobiles in 1952.Q: What engines did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2999 cc | 183.0 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 115 BHP (84.64 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 2500 RPM Inline 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 3800 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 have? A: The 1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 had a 4 speed Manual Steering column mounted shift gearbox.