| General information |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
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| Model | W108 |
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| Generation | W108 SEL |
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| Modification (Engine) | 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | May, 1971 year |
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| End of production | November, 1972 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
15 l/100 km
15.68 US mpg18.83 UK mpg6.67 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.6 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
200 km/h
124.27 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 210 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 198 Hp @ 4500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 43.8 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
264.05 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M 117 E 45 / 117.984 |
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| Engine displacement |
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84.99 mm
3.35 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1705 kg
3758.88 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2168 kg
4779.62 lbs. |
| Max load |
463 kg
1020.74 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
82 l
21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5000 mm
196.85 in. |
| Width |
1810 mm
71.26 in. |
| Height |
1440 mm
56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2850 mm
112.2 in. |
| Front track |
1482 mm
58.35 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1485 mm
58.46 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
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