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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
280 E (197 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1992, June
End of production
1993, July
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
70
l
18.49
US gal
15.4
UK gal
Engine displacement
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
197 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
270 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1490 kg 3284.9 lbs
Length
4740 mm 186.61 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
13.3
l/100 km
17.68
US mpg
21.24
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.5
l/100 km
27.67
US mpg
33.23
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
225 km/h 140 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.8 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.4 sec
Engine Model
M 104 E 28 / 104.942
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2799 cm³ 170.81 cu. In.
Power
197 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
270 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 199.14 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in
Piston Stroke
73.5 mm 2.89 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
9
l
9.54
US qt
7.92
UK qt
Length
4740 mm 186.61 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Height
1428 mm 56.22 in
Wheelbase
2800 mm 110.24 in
Front track
1501 mm 59.09 in
Rear (Back) track
1491 mm 58.7 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Independent multi-link suspension
Tire size
- Front
195/65 R15
- Rear
195/65 R15
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15
Rear wheel rims
6.5J x 15
Kerb weight
1490 kg 3284.9 lbs
Max. weight
2040 kg 4497.4 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
520 l 18.36 cu ft
- Max. roof load
550 kg 1212.5 lbs