(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 380 SE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 380 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | 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 | 4995 mm / 196.7 in / 196.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.70 |
| Height | 1436 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1595 kg / 3516 lb / 3516 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2935 mm / 115.6 in / 115.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1545 mm / 60.8 in / 60.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1517 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.360 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.8 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.28 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3818 cm3 / 233.0 cu in / 233.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 477.25 cm3/cylinder / 29.124 cu in/cylinder / 29.124 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 160.3 kW / 217.9 hp / 217.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 305.0 Nm / 225.0 lbft / 225.0 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 158.1 kW / 215.0 bhp / 215.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 56.3 kW/l / 1.254 bhp/cu in / 1.254 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.88 Nm/l / 0.699 lbft/cu in / 0.699 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 | 3.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 8.90 s / 8.90 s / 8.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 134.80 kW/ton / 183.28 bhp/ton / 183.28 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.CA.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.CS.STA.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 380 SE
