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1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)?11.25 l/100 km
20.91 US mpg
25.11 UK mpg
8.89 km/l
How fast is the car, 1979 S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 10 sec
0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 280 SE (185 Hp)?185 Hp, 240 Nm
177.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1979 280 SE (185 Hp)?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (185 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) Sedan 1979 280 SE (185 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?4995 mm
196.65 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)?1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)?2080 kg
4585.62 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?505 l
17.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126)
Modification (Engine) 280 SE (185 Hp)
Start of production February, 1979 year
End of production September, 1985 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.4 l/100 km 17.55 US mpg
21.08 UK mpg
7.46 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
31.04 UK mpg
10.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.25 l/100 km 20.91 US mpg
25.11 UK mpg
8.89 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.5 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.4 kg/Hp, 118.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 67.4 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110 E 28 / 110.987
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 Multi-port manifold injection
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 1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max. weight 2080 kg 4585.62 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 505 l 17.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4995 mm 196.65 in.
Width 1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2930 mm 115.35 in.
Front track 1545 mm 60.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1517 mm 59.72 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, manual 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