Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) /Sedan 1967 - 1972/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W108?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp)?

12.3 l/100 km
19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l

How fast is 1967 W108 280 SE (160 Hp)?

190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.5 sec
0-60 mph: 10 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 SE (160 Hp)?

160 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 SE (160 Hp)?

2.8 l
2778 cm³
169.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (160 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1967 280 SE (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 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

4900 mm
192.91 in.

What is the width of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

1810 mm
71.26 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp)?

1495 kg
3296 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp)?

1995 kg
4398 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1967 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W108

Generation

W108

Modification (Engine)

280 SE (160 Hp)

Start of production

November, 1967

End of production

September, 1972

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.3 l/100 km 19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 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

190 km/h 118 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.3 kg/Hp, 107 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 160.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

57.6 Hp/l

Torque

240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 130 E 28 / 130.980

Engine displacement

2778 cm³ 169.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86.5 mm 3.41 in.

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1495 kg 3296 lbs.

Max. weight

1995 kg 4398 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4900 mm 192.91 in.

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in.

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in.

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 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

Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size

6J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE (160 Hp) /1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972/