Mercedes-Benz W189

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Name	Mercedes-Benz W189
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Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-05
Powertrain	2996 cc M189 I6 Source
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: W189: 3,150 mm (124.0 in); Length: W189: 5,190 mm (204.3 in); Width: W189: 1,860 mm (73.2 in); Height: W189: 1,620 mm (63.8 in) Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	2996 cc M189 I6	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	W189: 3,150 mm (124.0 in)	Source
Dimensions	Length	W189: 5,190 mm (204.3 in)	Source
Dimensions	Width	W189: 1,860 mm (73.2 in)	Source
Dimensions	Height	W189: 1,620 mm (63.8 in)	Source
Dimensions	Curb weight	W189: 1,950 kg (4,299 lb)	Source

Field	Value 1
Mercedes-Benz W189	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Also called	Mercedes-Benz 300d
Production	1957–1962 W189 Saloon: 3,077 [ 1 ] W189 Cabriolet D: 65 [ 1 ]
Body and chassis	—
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style	4-door saloon 4-door phaeton 4-door cabriolet 4-door limousine
Layout	FR layout
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W189
Related	Mercedes-Benz 300 Sc , Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Powertrain	—
Engine	2996 cc M189 I6
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	W189: 3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length	W189: 5,190 mm (204.3 in)
Width	W189: 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	W189: 1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Curb weight	W189: 1,950 kg (4,299 lb)
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz W186
Successor	Mercedes-Benz W112 Mercedes-Benz 600

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Group
Last sourced	2026-11-05