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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon – 450 SE, SEL petrol

W116 · 116.033 · 160 kW / 218 hp

1975 - 1980 · Petrol

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1975 - 1980
Engine code
M 117 E 45 / 117.986
Engine size
4,520 cc (4.5 litres)
Engine power
217 hp (160 kW) at 5,000 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
360 Nm at 3,250 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
16 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
92 x 85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
9 litres
Engine oil grade
15W-40
Coolant
14 litres
Fuel tank
96 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
3-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/70 R14
Wheel (rim) size
6.5J x 14
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Twist-beam axle

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4,960 to 5,060 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
1,425 to 1,430 mm
Weight (empty)
1,730 to 1,765 kg
Boot space
530 litres
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Wheelbase
2,860 to 2,960 mm
Front track
1,521 mm
Rear track
1,505 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,250 to 2,285 kg
Load it can carry
520 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use, mixed driving
14.5 l/100 km (about 6.9 km per litre)
Top speed
210 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
9.3 to 9.9 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.