Mercedes-Benz 600
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz 600 | Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman | Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style | Sedan | Limousine | Landaulet |
| Production period | 1963-1981 | 1964-1981 | 1965-1981 |
Generations and variants
Mercedes-Benz 600 - W100
Mercedes-Benz 600
1963-1981- Body style
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Sedan
- Engine
- 6.3 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- 183.87 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Automatic· 4 speeds
Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman
1964-1981- Body style
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Limousine
- Engine
- 6.3 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- 183.87 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Automatic· 4 speeds
Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Landaulet
1965-1981- Body style
-
Landaulet
- Engine
- 6.3 l · Naturally aspirated · V8
- Power
- 183.87 kW
- Drivetrain
-
Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
-
Automatic· 4 speeds
Facts
The W 100's equipment included power steering, central locking and an electronically controlled heating and ventilation system.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 used air suspension to provide high ride comfort without sacrificing the stability expected of a large car.
The 600's high-pressure hydraulic system operated functions including seat adjustment and the opening and closing of doors, windows and the boot lid.
Mercedes-Benz quoted a top speed of about 205 km/h for the 600, unusual for a large prestige limousine of the early 1960s.
The 600's V8 displaced 6,332 cc and produced 184 kW, or 250 PS.
The 600 was the first Mercedes-Benz passenger car to use a V8 engine.
Of all W 100 cars built, 487 were produced in the extended Pullman configuration.
Mercedes-Benz built 2,677 examples of the 600 over its full production run.
The 600 remained in production for 17 years, from 1963 to 1981.
The Mercedes-Benz 600 W 100 debuted at the Frankfurt IAA in September 1963 as the brand's new flagship limousine.