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Mercedes-Benz 380 SE

(1984 model)

Brief specs of 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380 SE

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 3839 cm3 / 234.3 cu in / 234.3 cu in, 152.1 kW / 204.0 hp / 204.0 hp @ 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm, 315.0 N·m / 232.3 lb·ft / 232.3 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from1984
Model380 SEIssued until
Serie380Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4995 mm / 196.7 in / 196.7 inTotal (curb) weight1595 kg / 3516 lb / 3516 lb
Width1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 inDry weight
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2935 mm / 115.6 in / 115.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 inFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.21 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerMercedes-BenzValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.12
Fuel supplyBo K-Jet fuel inj.Engine displacement3839 cm3 / 234.3 cu in / 234.3 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity479.88 cm3/cylinder / 29.284 cu in/cylinder / 29.284 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power152.1 kW / 204.0 hp / 204.0 hp at 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm / 5250 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque315.0 N·m / 232.3 lb·ft / 232.3 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)60.8 kW / 81.6 hp / 81.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output39.6 kW/l / 0.871 bhp/cu in / 0.871 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque82.0 N·m/l / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in / 0.72 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.47

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed210 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio127.9 kW/ton / 96.9 bhp/ton / 96.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.8 m / 38.7 ft / 38.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Upper wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs,ALC, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 380 SE

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