Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) /Sedan 1972 - 1980/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1972 S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 280 S (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 226 Nm
167 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 280 S (160 Hp)?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 S (160 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1972 280 S (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 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

4960 mm
195.28 in.

What is the width of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1870 mm
73.62 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp)?

1610 kg
3549 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp)?

2130 kg
4696 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

530 l
18.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W116)

Modification (Engine)

280 S (160 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1972

End of production

July, 1980

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

11.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.5 sec

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

10.9 sec

Maximum speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.1 kg/Hp, 99.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 140.4 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 / 110.922

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

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1610 kg 3549 lbs.

Max. weight

2130 kg 4696 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l 18.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4960 mm 195.28 in.

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in.

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in.

Wheelbase

2860 mm 112.6 in.

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in.

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 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

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 280 S (160 Hp) /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/