Mercedes-Benz 8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic 1973

General Information

Modification (Engine)

280 E (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1973 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1976 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1440 mm

Width

1770 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

4680 mm

Front track

1448 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

Wheelbase

2750 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

170 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.8 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 127.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 163.6 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.5 l

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

520 kg

Kerb Weight

1455 kg

Fuel tank capacity

78 l

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

580 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg

Max. weight

1975 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14

Mercedes-Benz 8 280 E (185 Hp) Automatic