| General information | |
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | /8 |
| Generation | /8 (W114) |
| Type (Engine) | 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | April, 1972 year |
| End of production | August, 1973 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 195 km/h 121.17 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 185 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 67.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 110.981 |
| Engine displacement | 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 86 mm 3.39 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 78.8 mm 3.1 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1455 kg 3207.73 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1975 kg 4354.13 lbs. |
| Max load | 520 kg 1146.4 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 580 l 20.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 78 l 20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 750 kg 1653.47 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4680 mm 184.25 in. |
| Width | 1770 mm 69.69 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2750 mm 108.27 in. |
| Front track | 1448 mm 57.01 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 170 mm 6.69 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11 m 36.09 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 4 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring, Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm, Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 185 HR 14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6 J x 14 H 2 |
| What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1972 /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 195 km/h | 121.17 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.8 sec 0-60 mph: 10.3 sec |
| How much power, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1972 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 185 Hp, 238 Nm 175.54 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan 1972 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 2.7 l 2746 cm3 167.57 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) Sedan 1972 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? | 4680 mm 184.25 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? | 1770 mm 69.69 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 1455 kg 3207.73 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 1975 kg 4354.13 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 Sedan? | 580 l 20.48 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1972 Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic? | 4, automatic transmission |
