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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
280 E (185 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1978, Apr
End of production
1985, Dec
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1475 kg 3251.8 lbs
Length
4725 mm 186.02 in
Width
1786 mm 70.31 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Economy
- Urban
18.3
l/100 km
12.85
US mpg
15.44
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.5
l/100 km
24.76
US mpg
29.73
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
200 km/h 124 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
9.9 sec
0 - 60 mph
9.4 sec
Engine Model
M 110 E 28 / 110.984
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2746 cm³ 167.57 cu. In.
Power
185 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
240 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 177.01 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
Engine oil capacity
7
l
7.42
US qt
6.16
UK qt
Coolant
10
l
10.6
US qt
8.8
UK qt
Length
4725 mm 186.02 in
Width
1786 mm 70.31 in
Height
1438 mm 56.61 in
Wheelbase
2795 mm 110.04 in
Front track
1488 mm 58.58 in
Rear (Back) track
1446 mm 56.93 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Disc
- Rear
Disc
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Trailing arm
Tire size
- Front
195/70 R14
- Rear
195/70 R14
Wheel rims
6J x 14
Rear wheel rims
6J x 14
Kerb weight
1475 kg 3251.8 lbs
Max. weight
1995 kg 4398.2 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs
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