Compare: Mercedes-Benz /8 1972 Sedan 185 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W114)

Modification (Engine)

280 E (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 1972

End of production

August, 1973

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

238 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110.981

Engine displacement

2746 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1455 kg

Max. weight

1975 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

580 l

Fuel tank capacity

78 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4680 mm

Width

1770 mm

Height

1440 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Front track

1448 mm

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

170 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m

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, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Tire size

185 HR 14

Wheel rim size

6 J x 14 H 2