Mercedes-Benz S-class SE  (W116)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972, 1980

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?190 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
How much power?160 Hp, 226 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2746 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4960 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1870 mm
What is the curb weigh?1610 kg
What is the gross weigh?2130 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1972-1980 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Specs 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W116)
Modification (Engine) 280 S (160 Hp)
Start of production 1972
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.5 sec
Maximum speed190 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio10.1 kg/Hp kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 58.3 Hp/l
Torque 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 110 V 28 / 110.922
Engine displacement2746 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke78.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity7 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1610 kg
Max. weight 2130 kg
Max load 520 kg
Fuel tank capacity 96 l
Dimensions
Length 4960 mm
Width 1870 mm
Height 1425 mm
Wheelbase 2860 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/75
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14