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Mercedes W198 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1954–1963) — First Generation

The Mercedes W198 First Generation is the Coupe and Roadster chapter of this sports car. You sit in a compact two-seater with a gasoline engine and a chassis meant for long, fast journeys rather than family duty.

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Mercedes W198 Engines and Transmissions

The Mercedes W198 engine you will see in a selected Coupe is the 3.0-liter gasoline unit of the 3.0 MT. Its powertrain pairs a manual transmission with a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain, so you shift yourself and feel the drive through the rear wheels. Other Coupe and Roadster versions may differ.

Coupe — Mercedes W198 Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Mercedes W198 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 MTGasoline2996 cm³215 hp158 kW274 N⋅mManualRWD

Roadster — Mercedes W198 Engines and Transmissions

Roadster Mercedes W198 Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
3.0 MTGasoline2996 cm³215 hp158 kW275 N⋅mManualRWD
3.0 MTGasoline2996 cm³225 hp165 kW280 N⋅mManualRWD

Mercedes W198 Dimensions

Coupe — Mercedes W198 Dimensions

Coupe Mercedes W198 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
3.0 MT4520 mm1790 mm1300 mm2400 mm1310 kg1555 kg

Roadster — Mercedes W198 Dimensions

Roadster Mercedes W198 Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weight
3.0 MT4570 mm1790 mm1300 mm2400 mm1420 kg1560 kg
3.0 MT4570 mm1790 mm1300 mm2400 mm1420 kg1660 kg