Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL W116 4.5 Sedan
165 kW224 PS221 hp368 Nm1973–1980
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- Power
- 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp
- Torque
- 368 Nm 271 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
- Length
- 5,060 mm
- Displacement
- 4,520 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL W116 4.5 450 SEL uses a 4.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 165 kW (224 PS) and 368 Nm of torque, in sedan form.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the 450 SEL W116; the range-topping 6.8 6.9 petrol (210 kW) has 27% more power. According to our catalog data, the 450 SEL W116 4.5 450 SEL needs 8.9 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 210 km/h.
Engine
| Engine code | M117 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,520 cm³ 4.5 l · 276 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 165 kW 224 PS · 221 hp |
| Torque | 368 Nm 271 lb-ft |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 210 km/h 130 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,060 mm 199.2 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,870 mm 73.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm 116.7 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1973–1980 |
| Generation | 450 SEL W116 (1973–1980) |
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