Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) /Sedan 1970 - 1972/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

How fast is 1970 W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

200 Hp, 286 Nm
211 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

3.5 l
3499 cm³
213.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL Sedan 1970 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

5000 mm
196.85 in.

What is the width of 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

1810 mm
71.26 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

1585 kg
3494 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

2085 kg
4597 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1970 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W108

Generation

W108 SEL

Modification (Engine)

280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)

Start of production

July, 1970

End of production

August, 1972

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13 l/100 km 18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9 sec

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

8.6 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.5 kg/Nm, 180.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

200 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

57.2 Hp/l

Torque

286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 211 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116 E 35 / 116.980

Engine displacement

3499 cm³ 213.52 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

65.8 mm 2.59 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

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1585 kg 3494 lbs.

Max. weight

2085 kg 4597 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5000 mm 196.85 in.

Width

1810 mm 71.26 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 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

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rim size

6J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) /1970, 1971, 1972/