(1978 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 280 E Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 280 | Number made | |
| Model family | W 123 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W123 E 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 | 4725 mm / 186.0 in / 186.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1786 mm / 70.3 in / 70.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1438 mm / 56.6 in / 56.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1475 kg / 3252 lb / 3252 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm / 110.0 in / 110.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1446 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Fuel capacity | 65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 110 E 28 / 110.984 | 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 | 135.7 kW / 184.5 hp / 184.5 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 240.0 Nm / 177.0 lbft / 177.0 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 133.9 kW / 182.1 bhp / 182.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 66.3 kW/l / 1.477 bhp/cu in / 1.477 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 87.40 Nm/l / 0.765 lbft/cu in / 0.765 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.58 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 195 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.39 kW/ton / 167.76 bhp/ton / 167.76 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.80 s / 10.80 s / 10.80 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.20 | Turning circle | 11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft |
| Suspension front | I.DW.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | 6.0J x 14 H 2 | Wheels rear | 6.0J x 14 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 195/70 HR 14 89 H | Tyres rear | 195/70 HR 14 89 H |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| 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 E Automatic
