This vehicle has a 4 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz 280 E belongs to the W 124 range of cars from Mercedes-Benz.
Its 6 cylinder, double overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2.8 litres. For this model it musters power and torque figures of 194.5 bhp (197 PS/145 kW) at 5500 rpm and 270 Nm (199 lbft/27.5 kgm) at 3750 rpm respectively.
A 4 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
Maximum speed claimed is 225 km/h or 140 mph, official fuel consumption is 8.5/10.3/13.3 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban per 80/1268/ECE.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4740 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.8 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
197 PS / 194.5 bhp / 145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
270 Nm / 199 ft.lb / 27.5 kgm @ 3750 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 8.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph
Economy
8.5/10.3/13.3 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban per 80/1268/ECE