| Informations about the W126, 300 SE
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| Combustion principle
| four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection; emission control device with 3-way catalyst optional, from 09.1986 as standard)
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| Configuration
| front, longitudinal; vertical
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| Engine type
| M 103 E 30 / 103.981
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| Number of cylinders / arrangement
| 6 / in line; 15° inclination to the right
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| Bore x Stroke
| 88.5 x 80.25 mm
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| Total displacement
| 2962 cc (tax classification: 2932 cc)
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| Compression ratio
| 9.2
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| Crankshaft bearings
| 7
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| Rated output
| 188 hp / 138 kW (with catalyst 179 hp / 132 kW) at 5700 rpm
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| Rated torque
| 260 Nm (with catalyst 255 Nm) at 4400 rpm
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| Number of valves / arrangement
| 1 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
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| Valve operation
| overhead camshaft
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| Camshaft drive
| single roller chain
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| Fuel system
| manifold-injection, mechanically-electronically controlled (Bosch KE-Jetronic)
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| Cooling
| water cooling / pump; 8.5 l water
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| Lubrication
| pressure circulation lubrication / 6 l oil
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| Electric system
| 12 V
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| Battery
| 62 Ah / in the engine compartment
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| Generator
| three-phase AC / 1120 W
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| Starter
| electrical / 1.5 kW; from 01.1988: 1.7 kW
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| Ignition
| electronic ignition system
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| Fuel tank: position / capacity
| above the rear axle / 90 l
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| Fuel supply
| electric delivery pump
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