The Mercedes-Benz W108 is a mid-size 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 front and rear track of 58.35 and 58.46 inches respectively. It has 5 seats and 4 doors.
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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 Mercedes W108 is a luxurious sedan known for its powerful engine and advanced technology. It offers excellent fuel efficiency and boasts a spacious and comfortable interior.
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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 W108 is a rear-wheel drive car powered by a 2.996-liter, 6-cylinder inline engine producing 170 horsepower at 5400 rpm and 249 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. It features a 4-speed manual transmission and a double wishbone front suspension with a hydro-pneumatic element and trailing arm rear suspension.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
170 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
56.7 Hp/l
Torque
249 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 183.65 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M 189 VIII / 189.989
Engine Displacement
2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression Ratio
8.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
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 hydraulic power steering system makes maneuvering easy. The 6J x 14 wheel rims provide a comfortable ride and stable handling.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Steering Type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel Rims Size
6J x 14
Weight & Capacity
The W108 model has a weight-to-power ratio of 9.2 kg/Hp (109 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 6.3 kg/Nm (159.6 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1560 kg (3439.21 lbs.) with a maximum weight of 2060 kg (4541.52 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
9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.3 kg/Nm, 159.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1560 kg 3439.21 lbs.
Max Weight
2060 kg 4541.52 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 5 seats.
The wheelbase of the Mercedes-Benz W108 is 108.27 inches.
11.2 seconds
190 km/h (118.06 mph)
No, it's not the fastest car on the road, but it's a reliable and comfortable ride.
The combined fuel consumption is 12.5 l/100 km (18.82 US mpg, 22.6 UK mpg).
The W108 runs on petrol (gasoline).
The W108 comes equipped with advanced features such as a panoramic sunroof, Burmester sound system, and a touchscreen infotainment system.
Inline 6-cylinder
4-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
The W108 model has disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The W108 model has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type.
The W108 model has 6J x 14 wheel rims.
The car model is W108.
Mercedes-Benz
The W108 was produced in the late 1960s and 1970s.
The weight-to-power ratio of the W108 is 9.2 kg/Hp (109 Hp/tonne).
The weight-to-torque ratio of the W108 is 6.3 kg/Nm (159.6 Nm/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity of the W108 is 82 l (21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal).
