General information
BrandDaimler
Model Daimler
Generation Daimler (X300)
Modification (Engine) 4.0 i V8 32V (284 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.2 l/100 km 13.68 US mpg16.42 UK mpg5.81 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg31.74 UK mpg11.24 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.9 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h 149.13 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 164.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 216.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 284 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 71.1 Hp/l
Torque 375 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 276.59 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3996 cm3 243.85 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10.8
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2260 kg 4982.45 lbs.
Max load 530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 430 l 15.19 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 81 l 21.4 US gal | 17.82 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5148 mm 202.68 in.
Width 1798 mm 70.79 in.
Height 1380 mm 54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2995 mm 117.91 in.
Front track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Rear (Back) track 1498 mm 58.98 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 225/60 R16