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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 (160 Hp) Automatic


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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-class /8
Generation: S-class SEL (W108) /8 (W114)
Engine / modification: 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) 280 (160 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1970 year 1971 year
Production end: 1972 year 1973 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13 l/100 km 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 82 l 78 l
Power: 200 hp 160 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 210 km/h 185 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9 sec 11.3 sec
Torque: 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 116 E 35 / 116.980 M 110 V 28 / 110.921
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3499 cm3 2746 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l
Coolant: 13.2 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.5 9
Piston Stroke: 65.8 mm 78.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 5000 mm 4680 mm
Width: 1810 mm 1770 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2850 mm 2750 mm
Front track: 1482 mm 1448 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1440 mm
Front suspension: Double wishbone Double wishbone
Max weight: 2085 kg 1975 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1585 kg 1455 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size: 6J x 14 Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14