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Generation 1

Mercedes-Benz O 303 Bus

03.1974 - 06.1979 · Europe

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Mercedes-Benz O 303, Generation 1, Europe market. This overview covers 39 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1974 - 06.1979). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 39 trim entries.

Engine codes
OM 401, OM 402, OM 403
Engine displacement, cc
9572–15953
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
4150–6330
Ground clearance, mm
270
Fuel
Diesel

Specifications and technical details

39 versions

9.6 L, 192 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

OM 401 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
9.6 D MT O 303-15 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-15 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-15 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-14 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-14 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-14 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-13 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-13 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-13 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-12 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-12 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-12 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-11 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-11 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-11 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-10 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-10 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-10 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-9 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-9 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
9.6 D MT O 303-9 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979

12.8 L, 256 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

OM 402 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
12.8 D MT O 303-15 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-15 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-15 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-14 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-14 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-14 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-13 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-13 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-13 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-12 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-12 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
12.8 D MT O 303-12 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979

16.0 L, 320 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, заднее расположение двигателя

OM 403 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
16.0 D MT O 303-15 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
16.0 D MT O 303-15 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
16.0 D MT O 303-15 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979
16.0 D MT O 303-14 H1 03.1974 - 06.1979
16.0 D MT O 303-14 H2 03.1974 - 06.1979
16.0 D MT O 303-14 H3 03.1974 - 06.1979

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