The car specs indicate a moderate performance level. With an acceleration of 11.2 seconds to 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 185 km/h, it offers adequate power for everyday driving.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.2 sec
Max Speed
185 km/h 114.95 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz W108 is a sedan with a length of 192.91 inches, width of 71.26 inches, and height of 56.69 inches. It has a wheelbase of 108.27 inches and a seating capacity of 5 people. It has 4 doors and a body type of sedan.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4900 mm 192.91 in.
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2750 mm 108.27 in.
Front Track
1482 mm 58.35 in.
Rear Track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Fuel Consumption
The W108 model car uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel and has a combined fuel consumption of 12.3 l/100 km (19.12 US mpg, 22.97 UK mpg, 8.13 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
12.3 l/100 km 19.12 US mpg 22.97 UK mpg 8.13 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Mercedes-Benz W108 is a luxury car with a powerful 6-cylinder engine producing 160 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. It features a front-mounted inline-6 engine with a displacement of 2778cc, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
160 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.6 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 177.01 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
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Piston Stroke
78.8 mm 3.1 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
20W-50
Coolant
10.8 l 11.41 US qt | 9.5 UK qt
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
Hydro-pneumatic element, Trailing arm
Brakes
The W108 model features disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels, ensuring reliable stopping power. The cone worm with recirculation balls steering type provides smooth handling, while the 6J x 14 wheel rims offer a comfortable ride.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The W108 model has a weight-to-power ratio of 9.3 kg/Hp (107 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.2 kg/Nm (160.5 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1495 kg (3295.91 lbs.) with a maximum weight of 1995 kg (4398.22 lbs.) and a maximum load of 500 kg (1102.31 lbs.). The fuel tank capacity is 82 l (21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 160.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1495 kg 3295.91 lbs.
Max Weight
1995 kg 4398.22 lbs.
Max Load
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W108
The length of the Mercedes-Benz W108 is 192.91 inches.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has 4 doors.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has a seating capacity of 5 people.
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 11.2 seconds.
The maximum speed of the W108 is 185 km/h (114.95 mph).
The acceleration of 11.2 seconds is slightly above average for modern cars, but still provides adequate power for most driving situations.
The W108 model car uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.
The combined fuel consumption of the W108 model car is 12.3 l/100 km (19.12 US mpg, 22.97 UK mpg, 8.13 km/l).
The W108 model car has an average fuel efficiency. It is not particularly fuel efficient, but it is also not particularly wasteful.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has a front-mounted inline-6 engine with a displacement of 2778cc.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Mercedes-Benz W108 has a rear-wheel drive drivetrain architecture, where the internal combustion engine drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Disc brakes on both front and rear wheels.
Cone worm with recirculation balls.
6J x 14
1965-1972
2.5L, 2.8L, and 3.5L
S-Class
The weight-to-power ratio of the W108 is 9.3 kg/Hp (107 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the W108 is 6.2 kg/Nm (160.5 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the W108 is 82 l (21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal).
