Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 is a full-sized luxury performance car built by Mercedes-Benz from 1967 to 1972. It featured the company's powerful 6.3-litre M100 V8 from the flagship 600 (W100) limousine installed in the normally six-cylinder powered Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL (W109). The result was a nearly 2-ton sports sedan with muscle car performance. At the time of its release it was one of the world's fastest four-door cars.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1967 |
| Body type | Sedan |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 1988–1991 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.9 l/100 km | 1988–1991 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1989–1991 |
| 3.2 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 15.7 l/100 km | 1992–1993 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.