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Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet
280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971
0-100 km/h 9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Performance
| Power | 200hp149kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 286Nm211lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,499cc214cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,650kg3,638lb |
| Gross weight | 2,120kg4,674lb |
| Power-to-weight | 121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 80.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.8s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 16.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 82L |
| Estimated range | 607km377mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Cabriolet / convertible |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,905mm193in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,845mm73in |
| Height | 1,435mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,750mm108in |
| Front track | 1,482mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,485mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 530L |
| Doors | 2 |
| 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8 | 200 hp 149 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8 | 9.4 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8 | 205 km/h 127 mph |
| 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8 | 13.5 L/100 km 17.4 mpg US 20.9 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 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.63 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.02 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,544 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8 | 5,800 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
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