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Mercedes W 109 Series Manual Directory

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On this page we have provided a collection of owner operation, service and repair manuals for the Mercedes-Benz Series W109 Type 300SEL vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, production models and model statistic information are provided.

Series (W109) 1965-1972 Production Models

Mercedes W109 Service Repair ManualsThe Mercedes-Benz W109 Series 300SEL Models were produced from 1965 through to 1972. The 109 series superseded the W111 and W112 series with a total of 383,361 units being manufactured.

The first W109, (M189 300SEL) was premiered at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1965 (being the big brother to the W108) it featuring an extended wheelbase. By 1967 the M189 engine 300SEL was being retired as the M130 2.8 Liter and M100 6.3 Liter 300SEL models were hitting the market.

Mercedes Benz W109 300 SEL Production Specs SheetDespite its large size, the 6.3 liter M100 engine 300SEL was stated to accelerate form 0-62 mph in 6.6 seconds, and had a top speed of 138 mph.

In late 1969, new engine models began with the W109 300SEL 3.5  M116.981 3499 cc V8 motor which producing 200 hp and included Bosch D-Jetronic electronic fuel injection pushing it to a top speed of 124 mph, and 0–60 mph in 10 seconds.

Then in spring 1971, the big-block M117.981 4520 cc 225 hp engine was release in the 300SEL 4.5 models that were destined solely for the US market "as the last W109 series variants".

As the last V8 models were released, production began drawing to a close in September 1972 when the 300SEL 3.5 and 6.3 production ended, along with the 300SEL 4.5 a month later, finalizing the W109 series run, making way for the W116 Series.

Series 109 300SEL Automatic Transmissions

  • 300SEL M189 3.0 Liter - K4A-025 Auto DB
  • 300SEL M130 2.8 Liter - K4C-025
  • 300SEL M100 6.3 Liter - K4B-050 Auto DB
  • 300SEL M116 3.5 Liter - K4A-040 (Reinforced K4C-025)
  • 300SEL M117 4.5 Liter - W3A-040

Production Statistics

Model Years Chassis Engine Produced
300SEL 3.0 1966-67 109.015 189.988 3.0L I6 2,369
300SEL 2.8 1967-70 109.016 130.981 2.8L I6 2,519
300SEL 6.3 1967-72 109.018 100.981 6.3L V8 6,526
300SEL 3.5 1969-72 109.056 116.981 3.5L V8 9,583
300SEL 4.5 1971-72 109.057 117.981 4.5L V8 2,553

 Mercedes Benz W109 Classic Car Workshop Manuals

109 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings

W109 Mercedes Benz vehicles were manufactured in 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and included models 300SEL, 300SEL 2.8, 300SEL 6.3, 300SEL 3.5, 300SEL 4.5.

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CD/DVD: W109 300SEL M189 Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W109 300SEL M189 Service Manual Collection CD/DVDMaintenance, Chassis - Body, M189 Engine, Electrical, Heat/AC, Air Suspension, Technical Data, Manuals 1966-1967
Application: W109 300SEL with M189 Engine
Contents: 285 mb, over 1250 pages, .pdf's

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CD/DVD: W109 300SEL 1967-1972 Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W109 300SEL Service Manual Collection CD/DVDMaintenance, Chassis - Body, M100 M130 M116 M117 Engines, Electrical, Heat/Air Conditioning, Manuals 1967-1972
Application: W109 300SEL with M100 M130 M116 M117 Engine's
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Download: W109 300SEL M189 Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W109 300SEL M189 Service Manual CollectionMaintenance, Chassis - Body, M189 Engine, Electrical, Heat/AC, Air Suspension, Technical Data, Manuals 1966-1967
Application: W109 300SEL with M189 Engine
Contents: 285 mb, over 1250 pages
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Download: W109 300SEL 1967-1972 Service Manual Collection

Mercedes W109 300SEL M100 M130 M116 M117 Service Manual CollectionMaintenance, Chassis - Body, M100 M130 M116 M117 Engines, Electrical, Heat/Air Conditioning, Manuals 1967-1972
Application: W109 300SEL with M100 M130 M116 M117 Engine's
Contents: 366 mb, over 2400 pages
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Herunterladen: Deutsche W109 Werkstatt-Handbuch

Werkstatt-Handbuch Baureihe W108, W109, W111, W113 - Wartung, Einstellung und Montage

  • German Language Maintenance manual W108, W109, W111, W113Werkstatt-Handbuch Baureihe W108, W109, W111, W113
  • PKW-Typen ab 1968 - Wartung, Einstellung und Montage
  • 280 S/8, 280 SE/8, 280 SEL/8, 280 SL/8, 300 SEL/8, 300 SEL/8 6.3, 280 SE/9 3.5, 300 SEL/9 3.5
  • Inhalt: Band 1 Abschnitte 1-33 70.4mb, 586 Seiten, .pdf

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Download: W108, W109, W110, W111, W112, W113 Technical Manual

Mercedes 1965 Technical Service ManualCovers Unit Description and Technical Data
Contents: 88 pages, 37.3mb, .pdf, Models covered: -

  • Tech Data W110 200D 200 230, W111 230S
  • Tech Data W108 250S 250SE 300SEb, W109 300SEL
  • Tech Data W111 250SE/C, W112 300SE/C, W113 230SL
  • Engine Tune-Up Models 200, 200D, 230, 230S
  • Engine Tune-Up Models 250S, 250SE, 300SEb, 300SEL

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Download: W109, W111, Technical Manual

Mercedes W109 W111 Technical Service ManualTechnical Data and Maintenance Manual
W111 - 280SE/9 3.5 Coupe / Convertible
W109 - 300SEL/9 3.5 USA Version
Contents: 37.4 mb, 79 pages, .pdf

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  • (Owners Manual) English Multi Language Manual: Mercedes Benz W109 M189 Owners Manual
  • (Betriebsanleitung) German Mehrsprachiges Handbuch: MB W109 M189 Bedienungsanleitungen
  • (lnstruktionsbok) Swedish Ladda ner handbok för flera språk: MB W109 M189 Ägarmanualer
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  • Mercedes W109 300SEL M189 Owners ManualMercedes W109 M189 300SEL Owners Manual
    • Language: English German Swedish Danish Dutch
    • Model Year: 1966-1967
    • Contents: 208 pages, .pdf
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  • Mercedes W109 300SEL M130 Owners ManualMercedes W109 M130 300SEL 2.8 Owners Manual
    • Language: English
    • Model Year: 1967-1970
    • Contents: 69 pages, .pdf
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  • Mercedes W109 300 SEL M100 6.3 Owners Manualx Mercedes W109 M100 300SEL 6.3 Owners Manual
    • Language: English
    • Model Year: 1967-1972
    • Contents: 68 pages, .pdf
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  • Mercedes W109 M116 300SEL 3.5 Owners Manual
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    • Model Year: 1969-1972
  • Mercedes W109 300 SEL M117 4.5 Owners ManualMercedes W109 M117 300SEL 4.5 Owners Manual
    • Language: English
    • Model Year: 1971-1972
    • Contents: 67 pages, .pdf
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Download: M100 M130 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M100 Engine Service Repair ManualM100 - 300SEL/8 6.3
M130 - 280SE/8 280SEL/8 280SL/8 300SEL/8 2.8
Applications: W108, W109, W111, W113,
Download: 81.7 mb, 422 pages, .pdf

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Download: M100 Engine Parts Catalog

Mercedes M100 Engine Parts Picture CatalogMercedes M100 Engine Parts Picture Catalog
Applications: W100 W109, W116
Contents: M100 Exploded Parts Diagrams
Download: 3.39 mb, 17 pages, .pdf

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Download: M100 M130 Engine Technical Manual

Mercedes  M110 M130 Engine Technical ManualM100 M130 Engine Technical Data & Adjustments
Applications: W108 280 S/8 SE/8 SEL/8
W109 300 SEL/8 6.3 | W113 280 SL/8
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Download: M130 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M130 Engine Service Repair ManualMercedes M130 Engine Manual
Applications: W108, W109, W111, W113, W114
Includes: M130 Engine Parts Picture Catalog
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Download: M130 Engine Parts Catalog

Mercedes M130 Engine Parts Picture CatalogM130 Engine Exploded Parts Picture Catalog
Download: 2.91 mb, 28 pages, .pdf

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Download: M116 3.5L M117 4.5L Engine Manual

Mercedes Engine Manual M116-3.5 350 M117-4.5 450 1971-19801971-1980 Motor Service Repair Manual For:
M116.98 3.5 Liter 350 more info
M117.98 4.5 Liter 450 more info
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Download: M116 3.5L Engine Parts Catalog

Mercedes  M116 3.5 Engine Parts Catalog ManualMercedes M116 Exploded Parts Pictures Manual
Download: 9.16 mb, 21 pages, .pdf

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Download: M189 Engine Service Manual

Mercedes  M108, M127, M129, M189 Multi Engine Service Repair ManualMercedes M189 Engine Repair Manual
Application: W108, W109, W112, W189
Download: 86.9 mb, 911 pages
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Download: M189 Engine Parts Catalog

Mercedes  M189 Engine Parts Catalog ManualMercedes M189 Exploded Parts Pictures Manual
Download: 6.01 mb, 18 pages, .pdf

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Download: Automatic Transmission Manuals Collection

Mercedes 722.1 722.2 Auto Transmission Manual3 & 4 Speed Automatic 722.1 and 722.2 Model Transmissions
K 4 C 025 / K 4 A 040 / W 4 B 025 / W 3 A 040 /
Plus: Reference for W 3 B 050 / W 3 B 959
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Download: K4A025 K4B050 Auto DB Transmission Manual Collection

Mercedes K4A025 K4B050 Automatic DB Transmission Manuals Download

  • K4A-025 Applications: W108, W109, W110, W111, W112, W113
  • K4B-050 Applications: W100, W109 6.3 V8
  • 4 Speed Automatic Transmission Manuals
  • Service Manual, Maintenance Diagnosis Manual, Specs Guide, Special Tools
  • Download Collection: 49.4 mb, .pdf more info

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Download: 722.0xx W3A040 W3B050 Auto Transmission Manual

Mercedes 722.000 722.002 722.004 W3B050, 722.001 722.003 W3A040 Automatic DB Transmission Manuals Download

  • 722.000 722.002 722.004 W3A040
    • Applications: W107 W108, W109, W116
  • 722.001 722.003 W3B050
    • Applications: W107 W108, W109, W116
  • 3 Speed Automatic Transmission Manuals
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Download: Chassis Body Manuals

Mercedes W108 W109 W111 Chassis and Body ManualGeneral Technical Chassis and Body Service
Multi Unit Manual: W108 W109 W111 W113
Series W109: 300SEL /8 /9 3.5 4.5 6.3
Download: 80.2 mb, 480 pages, .pdf

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Download: W109 300SEL Engines & Chassis Body Parts Catalog

Mercedes W109 Parts Picture CatalogSeries W109 Exploded Parts Picture Catalog
Engines M189, M130, M100, M116
Chassis, Body, Transmission, Axels, Suspension etc.
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Download: W109 Chassis Body Parts Catalog

Mercedes W109 Parts Picture CatalogSeries W109 Exploded Parts Picture Catalog
Chassis, Body, Transmission, Axels, Suspension etc.
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Download: Classic, Air Conditioning System Manual

Mercedes W108 Air Conditioning Sstem ManualClassic Mercedes Benz Air Conditioning System
Applications: W108, W109, W111, W113
Download: 19.1 mb, 68 pages
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Download: W108 W109 AC Manual

Mercedes W108 280SE W109 300SEL Air Conditioning Sstem ManualMercedes AC System W108 - 280SE SEL, W109 300SEL
Multi Language: German, English, French, Spanish
Download: 30.7 mb, 91 pages, .pdf

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Download: W109 300SEL Frigidaire AC Manual

Mercedes W108 280SE Air Conditioning Sstem ManualMercedes AC System W108 - 280SE SEL, W109 300SEL
English Language
Download: 23.6 mb, 52 pages, .pdf

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Download: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual

Mercedes W108 W109 Electrical ManualElectrical Diagrams and Troubleshooting
W108 280 S SE SEL /8/9 3.5 4.5
W109 300SEL /8/9 3.5 4.5 6.3
Download: 18.3 mb, 65 pages, .pdf

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Download: Electrical Wiring Diagram

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Download: 1972-1980 Maintenance Manual

Mercedes Service Manual Passenger Cars Series 1972-1980

Covers Series: 100, 107, 108, 109, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123
Inspections, Adjustments, Lubrication, Service, Maintenance
Download: 44.1 mb, 389 Pages
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Download: W109 Air Suspension System Service Manual

Mercedes W109 Air Suspension System ManualApplication: Chassis W109 300SEL
Contents: General Technical data, Description, Assembly Work, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Air Chambers, Bellows, Air Compressor, Air Reservoir, Vaporizer Jar, Valve Unit, Leveling Valves, Torsion Bar, Adjustment. Supplement: History, Operation, Function
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