Mercedes1979 280 SEL Specs

1979 (V126) Mercedes 280 SEL Specifications & Performance

1979 - 1985 (V126)

Tech Specs Summary


2.7 L Inline 6

130 mph

10.0 seconds

182 BHP

25 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

430 L
kg
1,590 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
130 mph
0-62 mph
10.0 seconds
0-60 mph
9.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
114 BHP/Tonne
Power
182 BHP
Torque
177 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25 mpg
Urban
16.3 mpg
Extra Urban
31 mpg
Total Range
494 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.7 Litre
2,746 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
182 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
185 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
177 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
240 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M110 E28
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 78.8 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.09:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
66 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
458 cc
BMEP
11 Bar
159.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Limousine
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
430 L
Turning Circle
12.2 m
Kerb Weight
1,590 kg
Gross Weight
2,110 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
5,135 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,434 mm
Wheelbase
3,070 mm
Front Track
1,545 mm
Rear Track
1,517 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered On / After 01/01/1986
> 1549cc
£375
Registered Before 01/01/1986
Standard
£0
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2.9

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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