Type 260 D (W 138)
Mercedes-Benz type 260 D
Type 260 D 
Name 260 D 
Name Mercedes-Benz type 260 D 
Short name 260 D 
Model W 138 
Production 1936 - 1937 
Number produced altogether 1.967 (both bodywork versions) 
Comments concerning the production period  
Prices Pullman-Landaulet RM 7.900,-  
Wheelbase 3050 mm 
Track rear/front 1340/1380 mm 
Length 4390 mm (Pullman 4550 mm) 
Width 1630 mm 
Height 1600 mm 
Smallest turning circle 11,8 m 
Chassis weight
Max. total weight 2100 kg 
Max. front axle weight  
Max. rear axle weight  
Max. load  
Max. trailer weight braked  
Max. trailer weight unbraked  
Weight empty Pullman saloon: 1530 kg 
According to guideline  
Operating method four-stroke Diesel (with indirect injection) 
Configuration front, parallel; upright 
Type OM 138 
No. of cylinder/configuration 4 / in line 
Bore x stroke 90 x 100 mm 
Total displacement 2545 ccm (tax classification: 2527 ccm) 
Compression ratio 20,5 
Crankshaft bearing
Output 45 hp at 3000 /min 
Maximum torque  
No. of valves/configuration 1 intake, 1 exhaust / overhead 
Valve operation 1 lateral camshaft 
Camshaft drive via spur gears 
Mixture formation injection pump Bosch 
Cooling water cooling / pump; 11 l water 
Lubrication pressure circulation lubrication / 6 l oil 
Electric system 12 V 
Battery 75 Ah 
Dynamo 200 W 
Starter motor electrical / 2,5 PS 
Ignition  
Fuel tank in the engine compartment / 38 l 
Fuel supply  
Driven whells rear wheels 
Power transmission cardan shaft 
Frame desing box-section pressed-steel low-bed frame 
Wheel suspension front 1 transversal spring above and 1 below, lever-type shock absorber 
Wheel suspension rear swing axle 
Suspension front transversal springs 
Suspension rear double coil springs 
Damper  
Steering ZF-Roá worm-and-sector steering 
Steering transm ratio  
Breaking system braking system 
Breaking system hydraulic, effective on front- and rear wheels 
Parking breake parking brake 
Parking breake mechanical; external hand brake in front at the differential case 
Diamatre  
Wheels disc wheels 
Wheels rims drop centre rim 4,00 E x 16 und 4,50 E x 16 
Tyres 5,25-17 or 5,50-17 

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Type 260 D (W 138)
Mercedes-Benz type 260 D
Gearbox 3-speed gear shift with add. overdrive 
Availability  
Shifting Control lever car center 
Clutch Single-plate dry clutch 
Type of gearbox Pinion change gear 
Synchromesh gears  
Gear transmission I. 3,33; II. 1,71; III. 1,0; S. 0,73 
Differential ratio 3,97 
Maximum speed 90 km/h 
Accelerations  
Comments  
Fuel consumption 11 l 
acc. to guideline