Compare: Mercedes-Benz W109 1971 Sedan 198 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W109

Generation

W109 SEL

Modification (Engine)

300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1971 year

End of production

October, 1972 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Torque

358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 45 / 117.981

Engine displacement

4520 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

84.99 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1755 kg

Max. weight

2222 kg

Fuel tank capacity

82 l

Dimensions

Length

5000 mm

Width

1810 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

Front track

1482 mm

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Air suspension, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

6J x 14