
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, 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 the car, 1971 W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 200 km/h | 124.27 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec 0-60 mph: 9.6 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 198 Hp, 358 Nm 264.05 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan 1971 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 4.5 l 4520 cm3 275.83 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan? | 5000 mm 196.85 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 Sedan? | 1810 mm 71.26 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 1705 kg 3758.88 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 2168 kg 4779.62 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1971 Mercedes-Benz W108 SEL 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
| 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 year |
| End of production | November, 1972 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| 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 124.27 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. 264.05 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil specification | Log in to see. |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1705 kg 3758.88 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2168 kg 4779.62 lbs. |
| Max load | 463 kg 1020.74 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 | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |