Mercedes 300 TD

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Mercedes E class 1989 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Mercedes 300 TD has been produced from October, 1989 to June, 1993. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 113 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 191 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 400 000 and 670 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Mercedes E class 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

Mercedes 300 TD has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes 300 TD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 15.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes 300 TD fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Mercedes E klase 1989 - 1993 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 72 litres or 19.02 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes E class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes E class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes 300 TD MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 14.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 7.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.3 litres per 100 km.

Mercedes 300 TD technical data

Model:	Mercedes 300 TD
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1989. October ... 1993. June
Engine:	2996 cm³ Diesel, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	113 HP ON 4600 RPM	Torque:	191 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	175 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	15.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	7.9 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	72 litres (19 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.76m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter:	11.2 meters
Gross weight:	2100 kg

Mercedes 300 TD engine OM603 300D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 400,000 to 670,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.

Engine displacement	2996 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	87 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	84 mm
Compression ratio	22 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Precombustion chamber
Mercedes 300 TD oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Power	109 - 113 HP ON 4600 RPM
Torque	185 - 191 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year)	1984
Duration of production	13 years
Engine also used on	Mercedes G klase

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All Mercedes E class estate car [1989 - 1993] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 T Oct 1989 — Jun 1990	2.0 Petrol	105 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.0 Petrol	118 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.0 Petrol	136 HP	9.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	7.2 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 200 TD Oct 1989 — Mai 1991	2.0 Diesel	75 HP	-	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 220 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.2 Petrol	150 HP	9.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 230 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	2.3 Petrol	132 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 250 TD	2.5 Diesel	94 HP	7.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.1 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 280 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	2.8 Petrol	197 HP	11.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE 4Matic 4x4	3.0 Petrol	180 HP	11.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TE-24 Oct 1989 — Oct 1992	3.0 Petrol	220 HP	11.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD	3.0 Diesel	113 HP	7.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 300 TD Turbo 4Matic Most powerfull diesel version (147 HP)	3.0 Diesel	147 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
Mercedes 320 TE Oct 1992 — Jun 1993 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds	3.2 Petrol	220 HP	11.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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