Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1971 - 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 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

15 l/100 km
15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

How fast is 1971 W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

200 km/h | 124 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

198 Hp, 358 Nm
264 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

4.5 l
4520 cm³
275.83 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 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 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

5000 mm
196.85 in.

What is the width of 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan?

1810 mm
71.26 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

1705 kg
3759 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

2168 kg
4780 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W108

Generation

W108 SEL

Modification (Engine)

280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1971

End of production

November, 1972

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

15 l/100 km 15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.1 sec

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

9.6 sec

Maximum speed

200 km/h 124 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 210 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

198 Hp @ 4500 rpm.

Power per litre

43.8 Hp/l

Torque

358 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 264 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 45 / 117.984

Engine displacement

4520 cm³ 275.83 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

84.99 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

8:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1705 kg 3759 lbs.

Max. weight

2168 kg 4780 lbs.

Max load

463 kg 1021 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

3 gears, automatic 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 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic /1971, 1972/