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Mercedes-Benz 350mercedes-benz 350sel

W116 (1972–1979) · Gasoline · 3.5 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
200 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
9.5 s
Combined economy
14.0 mpg

Equipment & packages

No package breakdown listed for this version.

Overview

Production start
1972
Production end
1973
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury car
Size class
Full-size
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
3.5 L
Displacement
3.5 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
200 hp
Engine torque
211 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection
Compression ratio
9
Engine code
M116
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
197.6 in
Width
70.0 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
115.6 in
Ground clearance
0.2 in
Front track
2.3 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
14 in
Cargo volume (min)
0.5 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.5 cu ft
Fuel tank
23.8 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
9.5 s
Top speed
124 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
12.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
16.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
14.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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