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1973 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

/8

Modification

280 E (185 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1973, Aug

End of production

1976, Sep

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

78 l 20.61 US gal
17.16 UK gal

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6J x 14

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 110 E 28 / 110.981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.

Power

185 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

238 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 175.54 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

78.8 mm 3.1 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4680 mm 184.25 in

Width

1770 mm 69.69 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2750 mm 108.27 in

Front track

1448 mm 57.01 in

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm 56.69 in

Ride height

170 mm 6.69 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone

- Rear

Trailing arm, Coil spring

Wheel rims

6J x 14

Rear wheel rims

6J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1455 kg 3207.7 lbs

Max. weight

1975 kg 4354.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

580 l 20.48 cu ft

- Max. roof load

520 kg 1146.4 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic is made in 1973 1974 1975 1976