Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1972–1980

1 generation (W116)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2998 cm3 Diesel
Power121 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany
Trim
2.8 AT (156 PS)2.8 AT (160 PS)2.8 AT (177 PS)2.8 AT (185 PS)2.8 MT (156 PS)2.8 MT (160 PS)2.8 MT (177 PS)2.8 MT (185 PS)3.0 AT (112 hp)3.0 AT (115 hp)3.0 AT (122 PS)3.5 AT (194 PS)3.5 AT (200 PS)3.5 AT (205 PS)3.5 MT (194 PS)3.5 MT (200 PS)3.5 MT (205 PS)4.5 AT (218 PS)4.5 AT (224 PS)4.5 MT (218 PS)4.5 MT (224 PS)6.8 AT (286 PS)6.8 MT (286 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Engine power121 hp
Engine power122 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio21.5
Maximum torque230 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Capacity2998 cm3
Max power at RPM4350 RPM
Number of cylinders5
Max power (kW)90 kW
Cylinder bore90.9 mm
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine modelOM617
Engine codeOM617.951
Timing beltSOHC
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Height1430 mm
Back track width1505 mm
Front track width1521 mm
Clearance160 mm
Curb weight1715 kg
Width1870 mm
Wheel size205/70 R14
Full weight2180 kg
Wheelbase2865 mm
Length4960 mm
Number of seater5
Disc size6.5x14 ET30, 7x15 ET25, 7x16 ET25
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.0 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km11.3 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)16.2 s
Max speed170 km/h
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.7 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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