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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 16 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 225 km/h 0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec |
| How much power? | 286 Hp, 550 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 6.8 l 6834 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5060 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1870 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1935 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2420 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 530 l |
| How many gears? | 3 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class (W116) |
| Modification (Engine) | 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg 17.66 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 225 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.8 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 286 Hp @ 4250 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 41.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 550 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 100.985 |
| Engine displacement | 6834 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 107 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 95 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1935 kg |
| Max. weight | 2420 kg |
| Max load | 485 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 530 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 96 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5060 mm |
| Width | 1870 mm |
| Height | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2960 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.10 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Threaded twist beam |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/70 VR 14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5 J x 14 H 2 |
