Mercedes-Benz S-Class W116 (1972–1991)
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 sel
W116 (1972–1991), 1973–1973. Gasoline · 2.8 L · 160 hp · 4-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 11.7 s and top speed 118 mph.
W116 (1972–1991)
1973 - 1973
7
Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
2.8 L
Horsepower
160
Torque
177 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
11.7 s
Top speed
118 mph
Curb weight
4 lbs
Wheelbase
3048 mm
Dimensions
5141 × 1859 × 1430 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
13.0 / 17.0 / 15.0 mpg
Packages
Available packages for this modification
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Luxury car |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 5141 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1859 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3048 mm |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 gal |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 2.8 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Bosch mechanical fuel injection |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 118 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 11.7 s |
| Fuel economy city | 13.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 17.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 15.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |