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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP)

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) · 1965 - 1972 · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) produces 200 hp and 292 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and reaches 209 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 13.0 l/100 km, equal to 309 g CO2 per km.

Power
200 hp
Torque
292 Nm
0–100
9.0 s
Top speed
209 km/h

Engine

Power 200 hp
Power (kW) 147 kW
Torque 292 Nm
Displacement 3,499 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 82 l

Performance

Top speed 209 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 13.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 309 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,001 mm
Width 1,811 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,850 mm
Unladen weight 1,585 kg
Gross weight limit 2,085 kg
Tyre size 185 Vr 14
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109) 280 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) compared with 266 trims of other cars from the 1962–1968 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 200 hp 164 hp
better than 70%
Torque 292 Nm 260 Nm
better than 63%
Top speed 209 km/h 180 km/h
better than 81%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.0 s 12.2 s
better than 74%
Combined consumption 13.0 l/100 km 13.1 l/100 km
better than 41%
Unladen weight 1,585 kg 1,249 kg
better than 18%

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.

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Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W108/W109)

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 SE 5MT RWD (160 HP) Petrol 160 hp 245 Nm 10.5 s 196 km/h 12.3 l/100 km 293 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
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