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1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1973 S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)?200 km/h | 124.27 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1973 280 SEL (185 Hp)?185 Hp, 238 Nm
175.54 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1973 280 SEL (185 Hp)?2.7 l
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (185 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1973 280 SEL (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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5060 mm
199.21 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1870 mm
73.62 in.
What is the curb weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)?1645 kg
3626.6 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)?2165 kg
4773.01 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (185 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SEL (V116)
Modification (Engine) 280 SEL (185 Hp)
Start of production October, 1973 year
End of production February, 1976 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/h10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10 sec
Maximum speed 200 km/h 124.27 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.9 kg/Nm, 144.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 67.4 Hp/l
Torque 238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 110 E 28 / 110.983
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 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1645 kg 3626.6 lbs.
Max. weight 2165 kg 4773.01 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 5060 mm 199.21 in.
Width 1870 mm 73.62 in.
Height 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2960 mm 116.54 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, 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