(1974 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 280 CE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 280 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4680 mm / 184.3 in / 184.3 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1790 mm / 70.5 in / 70.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1397 mm / 55.0 in / 55.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1508 kg / 3325 lb / 3325 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm / 108.3 in / 108.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 78 l / 17.2 UK gal / 20.7 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 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 | 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 | 138.0 kW / 187.6 hp / 187.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 238.0 Nm / 175.5 lbft / 175.5 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 136.1 kW / 185.0 bhp / 185.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 67.4 kW/l / 1.502 bhp/cu in / 1.502 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 86.67 Nm/l / 0.758 lbft/cu in / 0.758 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 122.68 kW/ton / 166.80 bhp/ton / 166.80 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 280 CE
