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1979 280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Model

280

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

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1590 kg 3505.3 lbs

Max. weight

2110 kg 4651.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985