Mercedes-Benz W116
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Mercedes-Benz W116

Vehicle information
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Parent companyDaimler-Benz
Production1972—1980
AssemblySindelfingen, Germany
Barcelona, Venezuela (CKD)
PredecessorMercedes-Benz W108
SuccessorMercedes-Benz W126
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFR layout
Engine2.8L I6
3.5L V8
4.5L V8
6.9L V8
3.0L I5 turbodiesel
Transmission3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase2865 mm (112.8 in)
SEL: 2965 mm (116.7 in)
Length4960 mm (195.3 in)
5060 mm (199.2 in)
Width1870 mm (73.6 in)
Height1410 mm (55.5 in) & 1430 mm (56.3 in)

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:For a complete overview of all S-Class models see Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The Mercedes-Benz W116 was a series of flagship vehicles produced from September 1972 through 1980. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although earlier sedan models had already unofficially been designated with the letter 'S' - for Sonderklasse or "special class."

The 'new' S-class generation development began in 1966, which was only a year after the launch of the W108/09. It was subjected to numerous studies before it was fully matured to make its debut. This was the first Mercedes saloon to feature the brand new design idiom which was to be continued until 1993 when the 190 was discontinued, its new design was a dramatic leap forward with more masculine charismatic lines which combined to create a well rounded elegant yet sporty character. The overall basic design concept was actually inspired from the R107 SL-Class roadster, especially the front and rear lights.

The most notable W116 was the high-performance, limited-production 450 SEL 6.9 which was the first production car to use a completely electronic 4-wheel multi-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS), as an option from 1978 on. This V8 model boasted the largest engine installed in a postwar Mercedes-Benz up to that time, and also featured a self-leveling hydropneumatic suspension.

The 300 SD sedan (USA and Canada only) had a turbocharged 3.0 L I5 diesel engine developed from the record breaking C111 experimental vehicle.

Production totaled 473,035 units. The W116 was succeeded by the W126 S-Class in 1979. The W116 was sold throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.

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Chassis code Model Years Model Engine No. built
W116.020 1973 - 1980 280 S sedan 2.8 L I6 122,848
W116.024 1973 - 1980 280 SE sedan 2.8 L I6 150,593
W116.025 1974 - 1980 280 SEL sedan 2.8 L I6 7,032
W116.028 1973 - 1980 350 SE sedan 3.5 L M116 V8 51,100
W116.029 1973 - 1980 350 SEL sedan 3.5 L M116 V8 4,266
W116.032 1973 - 1980 450 SE sedan 4.5 L M117 V8 41,604
W116.033 1973 - 1980 450 SEL sedan 4.5 L M117 V8 59,578
W116.036 1975 - 1980 450 SEL 6.9 6.9 L M100 V8 7,380
W116.120 1978 - 1980 300 SD sedan 3.0 L OM617 I5 turbodiesel
(USA and Canada only)		 28,634

Technical data :
Mercedes-Benz 280 S
(W116 V28)		 280 SE
(W116 E28)		 350 SE
(W116 E35)		 450 SE
(W116 E45)		 450 SEL 6.9
(W116 E69)		 300 SD
(W116 D30A)
Produced: 1972 � 1980 SE: 1972 - 1980
SEL: 1974 − 1980		 SE: 1972 - 1980
SEL: 1973 − 1980		 1972 � 1980 1975 � 1980 1977 � 1980
Engine: 6-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted 90° 8-cylinder-V engine (four-stroke), front-mounted 5-cylinder-inline engine (four-stroke), front-mounted
Bore x Stroke: 86 mm x 78.8 mm 92 mm x 65.8 mm 92 mm x 85 mm 107 mm x 95 mm 90.9 mm x 92.4 mm
Displacement: 2746 cc 3499 cc 4517 cc 6834 cc 2998 cc
Max. Power @ rpm: 160 PS @ 5500
USA: 120 bhp @ 4800		 185 PS @ 6000
USA: 142 bhp @ 5750		 200 PS @ 5800 225 PS @ 5000
USA: 193 PS @ 4750		 286 PS @ 4250
250 bhp @ 4000		 1979: 110 bhp @ 4200
1980: 120 bhp @ 4350
Max. Torque @ rpm: 225 Nm (8.9 lbft) @ 4000
USA: 143 ftlbf (5.6 Nm)		 238 Nm (9.4 lbft) @ 4500
USA: 149 ftlbf (5.9 Nm)		 286 Nm (11.3 lbft) @ 4000 377 Nm (14.8 lbft) @ 3000
USA: 240 ftlbf (9.4 Nm)		 550 Nm (21.7 lbft) @ 3000
USA: 360 ftlbf (14.2 Nm)		 1979: 168 ftlbf (6.6 Nm) @ 2400
1980: 170 ftlbf (6.7 Nm) @ 2400
Compression Ratio: 9.0: 1 9.0: 1 9.5: 1 8.8: 1 8.8: 1 21.5: 1
Fuel feed: One 2-bbl Solex 4A1 Bosch D-Jetronic, from 07/75 K-Jetronic Bosch K-Jetronic Bosch injection pump
Garrett turbine
Fuel tank capacity: 96 L (25.4 usgal ; 21.1 impgal) 82 L (21.7 usgal ; 18 impgal)
Valvetrain: DOHC, duplex chain SOHC, duplex chain
Cooling: Water
Gearbox: 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic (4-speed auto on the 6cyl 280)
rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.92:1 or 3.69:1 (V8: 3.46:1 & 3.07:1)		 3-speed automatic
rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.07:1		 3-speed automatic
rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 2.65:1		 4-speed automatic
rear wheel drive, standard axle ratio 3.69:1
Electrical system: 12 volt
Front suspension: Double wishbones, coil and additional rubber springs, stabilising bar
6.9: Double wishbones, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Rear suspension:: Diagonal swing axle, trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizing torsion bar
6.9: Diagonal swing axle, hydropneumatic damping, stabilizing torsion bar
Brakes: Disc brakes (Ø 278 mm front, 279 mm rear), power assisted, from 1979 on request ABS
Steering: Recirculating ball steering, manual or servo-assisted
Body structure: Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction
 
 
Dry weight: 1660 kg (3659.7 lb)
USA: 3770 lb (1710 kg)		 1665 kg (3670.7 lb)
SEL: 1700 kg (3747.9 lb)
USA: 3750 lb (1701 kg)		 1725 kg (3803 lb)
SEL: 1760 kg (3880.1 lb)		 1790 kg (3946.3 lb)
SEL: 1825 kg (4023.4 lb)
USA: 3843 lb (1743.2 kg)		 1985 kg (4376.2 lb)
USA: 4285 lb (1943.6 kg)		 1815 kg (4001.4 lb)
Loaded weight: 2130 kg (4695.8 lb) 2130 kg (4695.8 lb)
SEL: 2165 kg (4773 lb)		 2195 kg (4839.1 lb)
SEL: 2220 kg (4894.3 lb)		 2250 kg (4960.4 lb)
SEL: 2285 kg (5037.6 lb)		 2420 kg (5335.2 lb) 2215 kg (4883.2 lb)
 
Track front/
rear:		 1521 mm (59.9 in) / 1505 mm (59.3 in)
Wheelbase: S/SE: 2865 mm (112.8 in)
SEL: 2965 mm (116.7 in)
 
Length: 4960 mm (195.3 in)
5060 mm (199.2 in)
Width: 1870 mm (73.6 in)
Height: 1410 mm (55.5 in) − 1430 mm (56.3 in)
 
 
Tyre/Tire sizes: 185 HR 14 205/70 HR 14 215/70 HR 14 185 HR 14
 
 
Top speed: 190 km/h (118.1 mph) 200 km/h (124.3 mph) 205 km/h (127.4 mph) 210 km/h (130.5 mph) 225 km/h (139.8 mph) 165 km/h (102.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption (estimate): 16.0 l/100km (9.9 mph) 19.0 l/100km (11.8 mph) 19.0 l/100km (11.8 mph) 22.0 l/100km (13.7 mph) 14.0 l/100km (8.7 mph)
Price at introduction, Germany
USA:		 DM 23,800
$ 15,057 (MY 75)		 DM 25,500
$ 19,411 (MY 77)		 DM 28,900
$ ----		 DM 34,000
$ 13,396 (MY 73)		 DM 70,000
$ 39,377 (MY 77)		 DM ----
$ 26,265 (MY 79)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineage, 1950s �present

W180 (1955) * W128 (1958) * W111 (1959) * W112 (1961) * W108 (1965) * W116 (1972) * W126 (1979) * W140 (1991) * W220 (1999) * W221 (2006)



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