1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL specifications

1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2965 mm 116.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1521 mm 59.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1505 mm 59.3 inches
Length 5060 mm 199.2 inches
Width 1870 mm 73.6 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1645 kg 3627 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 96 litres 21.1 [25.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine code M 11 E 28 / 110.985
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2746 cc
(167.571 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 78.8 mm
3.39 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
185 PS (182 bhp) (136 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
49.4 kW/litre
67.2 ps/litre
66.3 bhp/litre
1.09 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
87.4 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1098.3 kPa (159.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 457.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
112.18 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.12 kg/kW
20.25 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 2.700
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H 2-B
Tyres front 185 HR 14
Tyres rear 185 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 278 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.69
general
Carfolio.com ID193556
Production total
Model code V 116 E 28
Model family V 116
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL added 2009-01-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Mercedes-Benz S Class - V 116 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 182 bhp 136 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 205 PS 202 bhp 151 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1645 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 195 PS 192 bhp 143 kW
Mercedes-Benz V 116 series saloon -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 182 bhp 136 kW 1645 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 182 bhp 136 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2746 cm3/167.6cuin 185 PS 182 bhp 136 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3499 cm3/213.5cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1490 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1470 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1505 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1580 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3210 cm3/195.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1610 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3376 cm3/206.0cuin 183 PS 180 bhp 134 kW 1845 kg