Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp) /Sedan 1976 - 1978/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

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

How fast is 1976 S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1976 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

177 Hp, 233 Nm
172 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1976 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

2.7 l
2746 cm³
167.57 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1976 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5060 mm
199.21 in.

What is the width of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1870 mm
73.62 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

1645 kg
3627 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

2165 kg
4773 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

530 l
18.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1976 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V116)

Modification (Engine)

280 SEL (177 Hp)

Start of production

February, 1976

End of production

April, 1978

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

10.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.5 sec

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

10 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.3 kg/Hp, 107.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.1 kg/Nm, 141.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

177 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

64.5 Hp/l

Torque

233 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 172 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 110 E 28 / 110.985

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

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1645 kg 3627 lbs.

Max. weight

2165 kg 4773 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

5060 mm 199.21 in.

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in.

Height

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 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 SEL (V116) 280 SEL (177 Hp) /1976, 1977, 1978/