Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic /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 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

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 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec
0-60 mph: 10.3 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

185 Hp, 238 Nm
176 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) Sedan 1973 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

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 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

1455 kg
3208 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

1975 kg
4354 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan?

580 l
20.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1973 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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- Mercedes-Benz /8
  - /8 (W114, facelift 1973)
    - 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 E (185 Hp)
    - 280 (160 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 (160 Hp)
    - 250 2.8 (130 Hp) Automatic
    - 250 2.8 (130 Hp)
    - 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic
    - 230.6 (120 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

/8 (W114, facelift 1973)

Modification (Engine)

280 E (185 Hp) Automatic

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

10.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.8 sec

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

10.3 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

67.4 Hp/l

Torque

238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 176 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.981

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

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.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

580 l 20.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

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.

Ride height (ground clearance)

170 mm 6.69 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m 36.09 ft.

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

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Wheel rims size

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic /1973, 1974, 1975, 1976/