Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp) /Sedan 1973 - 1976/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp)?

12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

How fast is 1973 /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.6 sec
0-60 mph: 10.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 226 Nm
167 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 (160 Hp)?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (160 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 280 (160 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

4680 mm
184.25 in.

What is the width of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

1770 mm
69.69 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp)?

1455 kg
3208 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp)?

1975 kg
4354 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Modification (Engine)

280 (160 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1973 year

End of production

September, 1976 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.1 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.1 kg/Hp, 110 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

58.3 Hp/l

Torque

226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 167 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 V 28 / 110.921

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1455 kg 3208 lbs.

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in.

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in.

Front track

1448 mm 57.01 in.

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in.

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, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 (160 Hp) /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976/