With the 300, Mercedes-Benz presented the fastest and biggest German-built production car in 1951. It followed the tradition of the Grand Mercedes and quickly became the most important status car of the young Federal Republic. The 300 owes its nickname “Adenauer” to its most prominent passenger.

• Cylinders 6
• Displacement 183 cu in
• Output 115 hp (85 kW)
• at engine speed 4600/min
• Top speed 100 mph
• Production period 1951-1954
• Units produced 4563