Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1975 - 1980/

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) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

16 l/100 km
14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l

How fast is 1975 S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.4 sec
0-60 mph: 7 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

286 Hp, 550 Nm
406 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

6.8 l
6834 cm³
417.04 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) Sedan 1975 450 SEL 6.9 (286 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 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5060 mm
199.21 in.

What is the width of 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1870 mm
73.62 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

1935 kg
4266 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

2420 kg
5335 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

530 l
18.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V116)

Modification (Engine)

450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1975

End of production

May, 1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.4 sec

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

7 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 284.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 4250 rpm.

Power per litre

41.8 Hp/l

Torque

550 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 406 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 100.985

Engine displacement

6834 cm³ 417.04 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

107 mm 4.21 in.

Piston Stroke

95 mm 3.74 in.

Compression ratio

8.8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16 l 16.91 US qt | 14.08 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1935 kg 4266 lbs.

Max. weight

2420 kg 5335 lbs.

Max load

485 kg 1069 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l 18.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

5060 mm 199.21 in.

Width

1870 mm 73.62 in.

Height

1410 mm 55.51 in.

Wheelbase

2960 mm 116.54 in.

Front track

1521 mm 59.88 in.

Rear (Back) track

1505 mm 59.25 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.10 m 39.7 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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Hydro-pneumatic element, Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/70 VR 14

Wheel rim size

6.5 J x 14 H 2

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 (286 Hp) Automatic /1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980/