Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SE 5MT RWD (160 HP)
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) · 1965 - 1972 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SE 5MT RWD (160 HP) produces 160 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and reaches 196 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.3 l/100 km, equal to 293 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 245 Nm
- 0–100
- 10.5 s
- Top speed
- 196 km/h
Engine
| Power | 160 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 118 kW |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,778 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Mechanical Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 196 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 12.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 293 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,900 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,495 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,995 kg |
| Tyre size | 185 H 14 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SE 5MT RWD (160 HP) compared with 266 trims of other cars from the 1962–1968 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 164 hp |
better than 62%
|
| Torque | 245 Nm | 260 Nm |
better than 63%
|
| Top speed | 196 km/h | 180 km/h |
better than 68%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s | 12.2 s |
better than 59%
|
| Combined consumption | 12.3 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km |
better than 44%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,495 kg | 1,249 kg |
better than 23%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 S 4MT RWD (129 HP) | Petrol | 129 hp | 195 Nm | 12.8 s | 180 km/h | 11.7 l/100 km | 278 g/km | |
| 280 S 5MT RWD (140 HP) | Petrol | 140 hp | 235 Nm | 12.5 s | 185 km/h | 12.3 l/100 km | 293 g/km | |
| 250 SE 4MT RWD (150 HP) | Petrol | 150 hp | 216 Nm | 11.8 s | 190 km/h | 11.8 l/100 km | 281 g/km | |
| 280 SEL 5MT RWD (160 HP) | Petrol | 160 hp | 245 Nm | 10.5 s | 196 km/h | 12.3 l/100 km | 293 g/km | |
| 300 SEb 4MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 275 Nm | 11.2 s | 200 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 283 g/km | |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 250 Nm | 10.9 s | 201 km/h | 12.4 l/100 km | 296 g/km | |
| 280 SE 3AT RWD (199 HP) | Petrol | 199 hp | 365 Nm | 11.0 s | 200 km/h | 15.0 l/100 km | 357 g/km | |
| 280 SEL 3AT RWD (199 HP) | Petrol | 199 hp | 365 Nm | 11.0 s | 200 km/h | 15.0 l/100 km | 357 g/km | |
| 300 SEL 3AT RWD (199 H) | Petrol | 199 hp | 365 Nm | 11.0 s | 200 km/h | 15.0 l/100 km | 357 g/km | |
| 280 SE 4MT RWD (200 HP) | Petrol | 200 hp | 292 Nm | 9.0 s | 209 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 309 g/km | |
| 280 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) | Petrol | 200 hp | 292 Nm | 9.0 s | 209 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 309 g/km | |
| 300 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) | Petrol | 200 hp | 292 Nm | 9.0 s | 209 km/h | 13.0 l/100 km | 309 g/km |