1954
Mercedes-Benz Trucks L 311
Mercedes-Benz's post-war truck renaissance began with the L 311 — a forward-control cab-over design with a 3.5-litre OM312 diesel giving 75 hp. Clean styling, good driver visibility, and Mercedes reliability made it an instant success across European markets recovering from the war.
Medium Truck
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.5L OM312 Diesel Inline-6 |
| Horsepower | 75 hp |
| Torque | 280 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | 4×2 |
| GVWR | 7,000 kg |
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| Payload | 4,500 kg |
| Towing | 9,000 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Emissions | Pre-Euro |
| Sleeper | None |
| Length | 6,200 mm |
| Width | 2,250 mm |
| MSRP Range | 22,000 DM (1955 Germany) |