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Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8vsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    631 km
    392 mi
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200hp149kW
200hp149kW
Torque
286Nm211lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.4s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
80.3s
Calculated
72.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.8s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.8s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,499cc214cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,905mm193in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,482mm58in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
530L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.4 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
80.3 s
72.6 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.8 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
134 km/h
83 mph
136 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
607 km
377 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
9.4 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.4 s
9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

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 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 23 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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