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Mercedes-Benz W108Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W108
Generation
W108
Modification (Engine)
280 SE 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
May, 1971
End of production
November, 1972
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
15 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
9.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
200 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
8.5 kg/Hp, 118.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.7 kg/Nm, 213.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.
Power per litre
43.8 Hp/l
Torque
358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 45 / 117.984
Engine displacement
4520 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil specification
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Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1675 kg
Max. weight
2141 kg
Max load
466 kg
Fuel tank capacity
82 l

Dimensions

Length
4900 mm
Width
1810 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Front track
1482 mm
Rear (Back) track
1485 mm

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
3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rim size
6J x 14