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1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1972 S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?185 km/h | 114.95 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?160 Hp, 226 Nm
166.69 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1972 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4960 mm
195.28 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?1610 kg
3549.44 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?2130 kg
4695.85 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W116)
Modification (Engine) 280 S (160 Hp) Automatic
Start of production August, 1972 year
End of production July, 1980 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.9 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.1 kg/Nm, 140.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 58.3 Hp/l
Torque 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 166.69 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110 V 28 / 110.922
Engine displacement 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1610 kg 3549.44 lbs.
Max. weight 2130 kg 4695.85 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 530 l 18.72 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4960 mm 195.28 in.
Width 1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2860 mm 112.6 in.
Front track 1521 mm 59.88 in.
Rear (Back) track 1505 mm 59.25 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14