Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1973 Sedan 185 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V116)

Modification (Engine)

280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1973

End of production

February, 1976

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

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.9 kg/Hp, 112.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.9 kg/Nm, 144.7 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 E 28 / 110.983

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

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1645 kg

Max. weight

2165 kg

Max load

520 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l

Fuel tank capacity

96 l

Dimensions

Length

5060 mm

Width

1870 mm

Height

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2960 mm

Front track

1521 mm

Rear (Back) track

1505 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

4 gears, automatic 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: 195/75 R14, Rear wheel tires: 195/75 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14, Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14