Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)

450 SE V8

217 hp4520 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1972-1978
0-100 km/h 9.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Performance

Performance
Power217 hp225 hp
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
Displacement
4,520cc276cu in
Curb weight
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
Power-to-weight
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.3s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
16.8s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel tank
96L
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM 117 E 45 / 117.986
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears3-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder2

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,960mm195in
Width
1,870mm74in
Height
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,860mm113in
Front track
1,521mm60in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
530L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class SE (W116)450 SE V8
217 hp
162 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class SE (W116)450 SE V89.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class SE (W116)450 SE V8
225 km/h
140 mph Unrestricted
210 km/h
130 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class SE (W116)450 SE V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116) 450 SE V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class SE (W116)450 SE V85,000 rpm3,250 rpm5,250 rpm

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