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| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1991 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in, 213.3 kW / 286.0 hp / 286.0 hp @ 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm, 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, rear wheel drive, 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 400 SEL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 400 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4540 l / 160.33 cu ft / 160.33 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5212 mm / 205.2 in / 205.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1887 mm / 74.3 in / 74.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3139 mm / 123.6 in / 123.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in / 6.3 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.31 | Frontal area (A) | 2.39 m2 / 25.7 sq ft / 25.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.74 m2 / 8.0 sq ft / 8.0 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 18.4 kW / 24.7 hp / 24.7 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo LH-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 524.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder / 32.007 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 213.3 kW / 286.0 hp / 286.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 410.0 N·m / 302.4 lb·ft / 302.4 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 108.8 kW / 145.9 hp / 145.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.8 kW/l / 1.117 bhp/cu in / 1.117 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 97.7 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 143.0 kW/ton / 108.3 bhp/ton / 108.3 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Double wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB),ALC |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/40-ZR17 | Tyres rear | 245/40-ZR17 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 400 SEL
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