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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1979, Dec
End of production
1985, Sep
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1590 kg 3505.3 lbs
Length
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
14.5
l/100 km
16.22
US mpg
19.48
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.5
l/100 km
24.76
US mpg
29.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
205 km/h 127 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
10.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
10.3 sec
Engine Model
M 110 E 28 / 110.987
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in
Compression ratio
9
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7
l
7.42
US qt
6.16
UK qt
Coolant
10.5
l
11.13
US qt
9.24
UK qt
Length
5135 mm 202.17 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1434 mm 56.46 in
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 in
Front track
1545 mm 60.83 in
Rear (Back) track
1517 mm 59.72 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Trailing arm
Tire size
- Front
195/70 R14
- Rear
195/70 R14
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Rear wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1590 kg 3505.3 lbs
Max. weight
2110 kg 4651.8 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs