Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

How fast is 1978 S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

205 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

205 Hp, 284 Nm
209 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

3.5 l
3499 cm³
213.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Mercedes-Benz 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1978 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

4960 mm
195.28 in.

What is the width of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1870 mm
73.62 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

1675 kg
3693 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

2195 kg
4839 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

530 l
18.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W116)

Modification (Engine)

350 SE V8 (205 Hp)

Start of production

April, 1978

End of production

September, 1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9 sec

Maximum speed

205 km/h 127 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.2 kg/Hp, 122.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.9 kg/Nm, 169.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

205 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Power per litre

58.6 Hp/l

Torque

284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 209 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 35 / 116.983

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm 2.59 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1675 kg 3693 lbs.

Max. weight

2195 kg 4839 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l 18.7 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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 350 SE V8 (205 Hp) /1978, 1979, 1980/