Mercedes1969 280 SE 3.5 Coupé Specs

1969 (W111) Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 Coupé Specifications & Performance

1969, 1970, 1971 (W111)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L V8

130 mph

9.0 seconds

197 BHP

21.7 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

530 L
kg
1,570 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
9.0 seconds
0-60 mph
8.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
125 BHP/Tonne
Power
197 BHP
Torque
211 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
21.7 mpg
Total Range
391 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.5 Litre
3,499 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
197 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
200 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
211 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
286 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M116 E35
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 65.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.4:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
56 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
437 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
185 x 14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Luxury Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
530 L
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,570 kg
Gross Weight
2,040 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
Length
4,905 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,410 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Front Track
1,482 mm
Rear Track
1,485 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.9

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating2.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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