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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic & Volvo 240 (P242,P244) 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W109) 300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Volvo
Model: S-class 240
Generation: S-class SEL (W109) 240 (P242,P244)
Engine / modification: 300 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic 2.4 Diesel (79 Hp)
Production start: 1971 year 1986 year
Production end: 1972 year 1993 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 15 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 82 l 60 l
Power: 198 hp 79 hp
Max power in: 4500 rpm. 4800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.1 sec
Torque: 358 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 117 E 45 / 117.981
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4520 cm3 2382 cm3
Fuel System: Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 8 23
Piston Stroke: 84.99 mm 83 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 76.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 5000 mm
Width: 1810 mm
Height: 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2850 mm
Front track: 1482 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm
Max weight: 2222 kg
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1755 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size: 6J x 14