Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic /Cabriolet 1969 - 1971/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

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

How fast is 1969 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

185 km/h | 115 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
0-60 mph: 10.6 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 1969 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

160 Hp, 240 Nm
177 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 1969 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

2.8 l
2778 cm³
169.52 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet Cabriolet 1969 280 SE (160 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 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet?

4905 mm
193.11 in.

What is the width of 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet?

1845 mm
72.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

1590 kg
3505 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

2060 kg
4542 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet?

530 l
18.7 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1969 Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz W111
  - W111 Cabriolet
    - 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 SE (160 Hp)
    - 250 SE (150 Hp) Automatic
    - 250 SE (150 Hp)
    - 220 SEb (120 Hp) Automatic
    - 220 SEb (120 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

W111

Generation

W111 Cabriolet

Modification (Engine)

280 SE (160 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

May, 1969 year

End of production

May, 1971 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

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

11.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.2 sec

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

10.6 sec

Maximum speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.9 kg/Hp, 100.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 150.9 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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1590 kg 3505 lbs.

Max. weight

2060 kg 4542 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

530 l 18.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4905 mm 193.11 in.

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in.

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in.

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in.

Front track

1482 mm 58.35 in.

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m 38.39 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes