1973 - Mercedes-Benz - 280 E

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 280 E 1993
2. 280 E 1973
3. 280 E 1976
4. 280 E 1978
5. 280 E 1978
6. 280 E 1973
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model 280 E
Production Year 1973
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code W 114 E 28
Model Family W114
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2750 mm     (108,3 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Length 4680 mm     (184,3 in)
Width 1770 mm     (69,7 in)
Height 1440 mm     (56,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1455 kg     (3204,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 78 litre   (17,2 Imp gal ,  20,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2746 cc     (167,57 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 78,8 mm     (3,1 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 457,67 cc/cylinder    (27,93 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo D-Jetronic fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 182 HP     (135,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 238 N.m     (175,6 lb.ft ,  24,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 216 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 125,1 HP/ton    (93,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 66,3 HP/litre    (49,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 9,9 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,69 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,6
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ABB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 278 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front) 6J x 14 H 2
Wheels (rear) 6J x 14 H 2
Tyres (front) 185 HR 14
Tyres (rear) 185 HR 14