Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL  (V116)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan February, 1976, April, 1978

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?200 km/h
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
How much power?177 Hp, 233 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2746 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?5060 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1870 mm
What is the curb weigh?1645 kg
What is the gross weigh?2165 kg
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

February, 1976-April, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp) Specs April, 1978

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (V116)
Modification (Engine) 280 SEL (177 Hp)
Start of production February, 1976
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/h10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.5 sec
Maximum speed200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.3 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 64.5 Hp/l
Torque 233 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2746 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke78.8 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity7.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1645 kg
Max. weight 2165 kg
Max load 520 kg
Fuel tank capacity 96 l
Dimensions
Length 5060 mm
Width 1870 mm
Height 1430 mm
Wheelbase 2960 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