The /8 sedan is a compact car with a length of 4680 mm, width of 1770 mm, and height of 1440 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2750 mm and a front track of 1448 mm. It is a 4-door sedan with 5 seats.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4680 mm 184.25 in.
Width
1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track
1448 mm 57.01 in.
Rear Track
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car specs indicate a fuel-efficient petrol engine with a combined fuel consumption of 12.5 l/100 km. It offers a moderate driving experience with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE is a rear-wheel drive sedan with a 6-cylinder inline engine, producing 160 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 226 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It features a manual transmission with 4 gears and a double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
58.3 Hp/l
Torque
226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 166.69 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 110 V 28 / 110.921
Engine Displacement
2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
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
Trailing arm
Brakes
The /8 model car features disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, ensuring reliable stopping power. The steering system utilizes a cone worm with recirculation balls for smooth handling. The wheel rims are sized at 5.5J x 14 for both the front and rear wheels, providing a stable ride.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a lightweight design, with a weight-to-power ratio of 9.1 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.4 kg/Nm. Its kerb weight is 1455 kg, while the maximum weight it can handle is 1975 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 78 l.
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.1 kg/Hp, 110 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1455 kg 3207.73 lbs.
Max Weight
1975 kg 4354.13 lbs.
Max Load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - /8 (W114, facelift 1973)
Sedan
4
2750 mm
The spec sheet does not include engine specifications.
The spec sheet does not include information regarding safety features.
The city fuel consumption is not explicitly mentioned in the specs.
The engine type is not specified in the given specifications.
The specs do not include information regarding the car's safety features.
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE has an internal combustion engine.
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE produces 160 horsepower at 5500 rpm.
The Mercedes-Benz 280SE has a manual transmission with 4 gears.
Disc brakes on both front and rear wheels.
Cone worm with recirculation balls.
5.5J x 14 for both front and rear wheels.
Fuel consumption data is not in the given specifications.
The maximum cargo capacity is 520 kg.
The engine power is not explicitly stated in the specifications.
