Mercedes-Benz 260 D
| Mercedes-Benz 260 D (W138) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 1935–1940 1,967 built |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size sedan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan landaulette cabriolet |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2545 cc OM138 I4 diesel |
| Transmission | three-speed gearbox with overdrive (Nullserie), four-speed with synchromesh on all ratios from 1937 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mm (120.1 in) |
| Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in) |
| Width | 1,630 mm (64.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart 260 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz 350SD |
The Mercedes-Benz 260 D, coded Mercedes-Benz W 138 according to internal works designation, was the first passenger car with diesel engine in a series production. The 260 D was named in reference to its engine displacement. Nearly 2,000 vehicles were assembled until 1940 when the Daimler-Benz devoted itself almost entirely to military manufacture.