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Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Specs

(1972 - 1974) - Technical Specifications for Years 1972, 1973, 1974

Petrol

169.5 cu-in
2778 cm³

Inline 6

158 HP
160 PS / 118 kW

165 lb-ft
224.0 Nm

118 Mph
190 km/h

Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	W116

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	-

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch fuel inj.

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine displacement :	169.5 cu-in / 2778 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.41 x 3.1 inches 86.50 x 78.80 mm

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9.50

Horsepower :	158 HP / 160 PS / 118 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	165 lb-ft / 224.0 Nm @ 5500 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual Transmission Relations Final Drive Ratio: 3.69


Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	21.7 gallons 82 L 18 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	No

Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Performance

Top Speed :	118 Mph / 190 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	108.27 inches / 275 cm

Length :	192.91 inches / 490 cm

Width :	71.26 inches / 181 cm

Height :	56.69 inches / 144 cm

Front Axle :	58.35 inches / 148.2 cm

Rear Axle :	58.46 inches / 148.5 cm

Ground clearance :	6.61 inches / 16.8 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3296 lbs / 1495 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	9.3 kg/hp


Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE Limousine Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	-/- R-

Steering :	Recirculating ball. -

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	4.000 turns

Front Suspension :	Coil springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	Coil Springs. Radius arms.