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Mercedes-Benz W109 SELMercedes-Benz W109 SEL 300 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
W109
Generation
W109 SEL
Modification (Engine)
300 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
August, 1969
End of production
September, 1972
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
13 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
8.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
205 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
8.2 kg/Hp, 122.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.7 kg/Nm, 175.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
286 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 116 E 35 / 116.981
Engine displacement
3499 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
65.81 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1630 kg
Max. weight
2130 kg
Max load
500 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

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, Air suspension
Rear suspension
Air suspension, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rim size
6J x 14