Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1972–1980

1 generation (W116)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine3500 cm3 Gasoline
Power202 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
Max power (kW)151 kW
Max power at RPM151 RPM
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power202 hp
Engine power205 PS
Capacity3500 cm3
Stroke cycle65.8 mm
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9
Cylinder bore92 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine modelm116.985
Engine codeM116.985
Boost typenone
Timing beltSOHC
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1430 mm
Back track width1505 mm
Front track width1521 mm
Clearance160 mm
Curb weight1675 kg
Width1870 mm
Wheel size205/70 R14
Full weight2195 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
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.3 s
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.7 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.5 l
Max speed200 km/h
Fuel92
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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