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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 13 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 205 km/h 0-100 km/h: 9.4 sec |
| How much power? | 200 Hp, 286 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 3499 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5000 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1810 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1585 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2085 kg |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | W108 |
| Generation | W108 |
| Modification (Engine) | 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | July, 1970 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 13 l/100 km 18.09 US mpg 21.73 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 9.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 9.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.9 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 200 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 57.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 |
| Engine displacement | 3499 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 92 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 65.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1585 kg |
| Max. weight | 2085 kg |
| Max load | 500 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 82 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5000 mm |
| Width | 1810 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
