1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S specifications

1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2750 mm 108.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1482 mm 58.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1485 mm 58.5 inches
Length 4900 mm 192.9 inches
Width 1810 mm 71.3 inches
Height 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance 168 mm 6.6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1470 kg 3241 lb
Weight distribution 50.3% front
fuel tank capacity 82 litres 18 [21.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2778 cc
(169.524 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.5 × 78.8 mm
3.41 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
142 PS (140 bhp) (104 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
224 Nm (165 ft·lb) (22.8 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
37.6 kW/litre
51.1 ps/litre
50.4 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
80.63 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1013.3 kPa (147 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 463 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
96.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.08 kg/kW
23.52 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.SwSAx.RA.CS.ALC.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 3.92
general
Carfolio.com ID38027
Production total
Model code
Model family W 108
RAC rating 27.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-08-16.

Mercedes-Benz S Class - W 108 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2778 cm3/169.5cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2778 cm3/169.5cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1495 kg
Mercedes-Benz 250 SE -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2548 cm3/155.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3018 cm3/184.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3300 cm3/201.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 3300 cm3/201.4cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3046 cm3/185.9cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2563 cm3/156.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1435 kg
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