The Mercedes-Benz W109 is a luxury car with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 10.1 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h (124.27 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.1 sec
Max Speed
200 km/h 124.27 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Mercedes-Benz W109 is a sedan with a length of 5000 mm, width of 1810 mm, and height of 1440 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2850 mm 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
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 Track
1485 mm 58.46 in.
Fuel Consumption
The W109 is a petrol-powered car with a combined fuel consumption of 15 l/100 km, equivalent to 15.68 US mpg or 18.83 UK mpg. This translates to an efficiency of 6.67 km/l.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
15 l/100 km 15.68 US mpg 18.83 UK mpg 6.67 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Mercedes-Benz W109 is a luxury car with an 8-cylinder engine producing 198 horsepower and 358 Nm of torque. It features a front-mounted, longitudinal engine layout with a displacement of 4520 cm3. The car has a rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
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 / 117.981
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
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40
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, Air suspension
Rear Suspension
Air suspension, Trailing arm
Brakes
The car model is W109 with disc brakes in both the front and rear. It has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type and a hydraulic power steering system. The wheel rim size is 6J x 14.
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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 W109 is a powerful car with a weight-to-power ratio of 8.9 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.9 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1755 kg and a maximum weight of 2222 kg, with a maximum load capacity of 467 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 82 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.9 kg/Hp, 112.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
4.9 kg/Nm, 204 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1755 kg 3869.11 lbs.
Max Weight
2222 kg 4898.67 lbs.
Max Load
467 kg 1029.56 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l 21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercedes-Benz - W109 SEL
The length of the Mercedes-Benz W109 is 5000 mm or 196.85 in.
The Mercedes-Benz W109 can seat 5 people.
The wheelbase of the Mercedes-Benz W109 is 2850 mm or 112.2 in.
The Mercedes-Benz W109 accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds.
The top speed of the Mercedes-Benz W109 is 200 km/h (124.27 mph).
The Mercedes-Benz W109 accelerates from 0-62 mph in 10.1 seconds.
Petrol (Gasoline)
15 l/100 km
6.67 km/l
The Mercedes-Benz W109 has an internal combustion engine with a V-engine configuration and 8 cylinders.
The Mercedes-Benz W109 has an automatic transmission with 3 gears.
The Mercedes-Benz W109 is a rear-wheel drive vehicle.
The car has disc brakes in both the front and rear.
The car has a cone worm with recirculation balls steering type.
The wheel rim size is 6J x 14.
The W109 model was designed to be a flagship luxury car, showcasing Mercedes-Benz's engineering and design capabilities.
The W109 was available with a range of engine capacities, including 2.2L, 2.8L, and 3.0L.
Yes, the W109 was a popular model during its production run, known for its performance, comfort, and style.