Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116) 350 SEL
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116) · 1972 - 1980 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116) 350 SEL produces 204 hp and 286 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.5 seconds and reaches 204 km/h.
- Power
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 286 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 204 km/h
Engine
| Power | 204 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 150 kW |
| Torque | 286 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,499 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 204 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic, 4 Speed |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,060 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,867 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm |
| Tyre size | 205/70 R14V |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116) 350 SEL compared with 451 trims of other cars from the 1969–1975 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 152 hp |
better than 78%
|
| Torque | 286 Nm | 237 Nm |
better than 74%
|
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 179 km/h |
better than 83%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 12.6 s |
better than 74%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption, co2 emissions, cargo volume and unladen weight. Those measures are left out of the comparison.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SD | Diesel | 118 hp | 200 Nm | — | — | — | — | |
| 280 S | Petrol | 158 hp | 225 Nm | — | 200 km/h | — | — | |
| 280 SE | Petrol | 185 hp | 240 Nm | 10.5 s | 203 km/h | — | — | |
| 280 SEL | Petrol | 185 hp | 240 Nm | 10.6 s | 200 km/h | — | — | |
| 350 SE | Petrol | 204 hp | 286 Nm | 9.5 s | 204 km/h | — | — | |
| 450 SE | Petrol | 220 hp | 360 Nm | 8.4 s | 212 km/h | — | — | |
| 450 SEL | Petrol | 220 hp | 360 Nm | 8.4 s | 212 km/h | — | — | |
| 450 SEL 6.9 | Petrol | 286 hp | 550 Nm | 7.2 s | 241 km/h | 19.6 l/100 km | — |