Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116)
450 SEL 6.9
286 hp6834 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1975-1980
0-100 km/h 7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Performance
| Power | 286hp213kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 550Nm406lb-ft |
| Displacement | 6,834cc417cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,935kg4,266lb |
| Gross weight | 2,420kg5,335lb |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 25.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.3s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 68.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 96L |
| Estimated range | 600km373mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 100.985 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 3-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,060mm199in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,870mm74in |
| Height | 1,410mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,960mm117in |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V116)450 SEL 6.9 | 286 hp 213 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V116)450 SEL 6.9 | 7.4 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V116)450 SEL 6.9 | 240 km/h 149 mph Unrestricted 225 km/h 140 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V116)450 SEL 6.9 | 16.0 L/100 km 14.7 mpg US 17.7 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 16 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 28.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 45.06 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,400 L634 US gal528 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 4,200 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 450 SEL 6.9: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V116)450 SEL 6.9 | 4,250 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm |
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