(1973 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 280 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 280 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 114 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 114 V 28 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4680 mm / 184.3 in / 184.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1455 kg / 3208 lb / 3208 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Fuel capacity | 78 l / 17.2 UK gal / 20.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 110 V / 110.921 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.09 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2746 cm3 / 167.6 cu in / 167.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 457.67 cm3/cylinder / 27.929 cu in/cylinder / 27.929 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 117.1 kW / 159.2 hp / 159.2 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 226.0 Nm / 166.7 lbft / 166.7 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 115.5 kW / 157.0 bhp / 157.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 57.2 kW/l / 1.274 bhp/cu in / 1.274 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 82.30 Nm/l / 0.720 lbft/cu in / 0.720 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.69 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 190 km/h / 118 mph / 118 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 107.90 kW/ton / 146.70 bhp/ton / 146.70 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.60 s / 10.60 s / 10.60 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.60 | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ABB. |
| Wheels front | 6J x 14 H 2 | Wheels rear | 6J x 14 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 185 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 185 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 280
