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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971
0-100 km/h 9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
200hp149kW
Torque
286Nm211lb-ft
Displacement
3,499cc214cu in
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.4s
0-200 km/h
72.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
16.8s
Calculated
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
93.2s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel tank
82L
Estimated range
631km392mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
EngineM 116 E 35 / 116.980
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
Gears4-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder2

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,905mm193in
Width
1,845mm73in
Height
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
Database median
262 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 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-BenzW111 Coupe280 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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Dyno simulation

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

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

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