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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978/

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Key specs:
Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
/Sedan 1972 - 1978/

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) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?14.5 l/100 km
16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
How fast is 1972 S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?217 Hp, 360 Nm
265.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?4.5 l
4520 cm3
275.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (217 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 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) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?1730 kg
3814 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?2250 kg
4960.4 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?530 l
18.72 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic - Full specifications

General information

BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W116)
Modification (Engine) 450 SE V8 (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production January, 1972 year
End of production April, 1978 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 14.5 l/100 km 16.2 US mpg
19.5 UK mpg
6.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.8 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.8 kg/Nm, 208.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 217 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 48 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 265.52 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 117 E 45 / 117.986
Engine displacement 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio 8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 14 l 14.79 US qt | 12.32 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2250 kg 4960.4 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 530 l 18.72 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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Twist-beam axle
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14