Mercedes1972 280 Specs

1972 (W114) Mercedes 280 Specifications & Performance

1972 - 1976 (W114)

Tech Specs Summary


2.7 L Inline 6

118 mph

10.6 seconds

158 BHP

22.6 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,455 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.6 seconds
0-60 mph
10.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
109 BHP/Tonne
Power
158 BHP
Torque
166 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.6 mpg
Total Range
387 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.7 Litre
2,746 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
158 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
160 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
166 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
225 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M110 V28
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 78.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.09:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
58 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
458 cc
BMEP
10.3 Bar
149.3 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
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Kerb Weight
1,455 kg
Gross Weight
1,975 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,680 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,750 mm
Front Track
1,448 mm
Rear Track
1,440 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.3

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating1.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality

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