Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1972 - 1975/

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 (225 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 (225 Hp) Automatic?

210 km/h | 130 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 (225 Hp) Automatic?

225 Hp, 378 Nm
279 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?

4.5 l
4520 cm³
275.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) Sedan 1972 450 SE V8 (225 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 (225 Hp) Automatic?

1730 kg
3814 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?

2250 kg
4960 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) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W116)

Modification (Engine)

450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

August, 1972

End of production

November, 1975

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

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

8.8 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.7 kg/Hp, 130.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 218.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

225 Hp @ 5000 rpm.

Power per litre

49.8 Hp/l

Torque

378 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 279 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 45 / 117.983

Engine displacement

4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

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 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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8 (225 Hp) Automatic /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975/