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Comparison Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz Fintail (W111) 230 S (120 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: Fintail S-class
Generation: Fintail (W111) S-class (W108)
Engine / modification: 230 S (120 Hp) 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp)
Production start: 1965 year 1970 year
Production end: 1968 year 1972 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.2 l/100 km 13 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 65 l 82 l
Power: 120 hp 200 hp
Max power in: 5400 rpm. 5800 rpm.
Maximum speed: 175 km/h 210 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 12.5 sec 9 sec
Torque: 179 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 180 VIII / 180.947 M 116 E 35 / 116.980
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2306 cm3 3499 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l
Coolant: 13.2 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9 9.5
Piston Stroke: 72.8 mm 65.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 4
Length: 4875 mm 4900 mm
Width: 1795 mm 1810 mm
Height: 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase: 2750 mm 2750 mm
Front track: 1482 mm 1482 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1485 mm 1485 mm
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Max weight: 1850 kg 2055 kg
Front brakes: Disc Disc
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1350 kg 1550 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size: 6J x 14