Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL W116 6.9 Sedan
210 kW286 PS282 hp549 Nm1975–1980
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 549 Nm 405 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 225 km/h
- Length
- 5,060 mm
- Displacement
- 6,834 cm³
The Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL W116 6.8 6.9 petrol produces 210 kW (286 PS) and 549 Nm of torque from a 6.8-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a sedan.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the 450 SEL W116 range, with 27% more output than the entry 4.5 450 SEL (165 kW). On top of that, it is the quickest to 100 km/h (7.4 s) and the fastest flat out (225 km/h).
450 SEL W116 6.8 6.9 petrol: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the 450 SEL W116: 210 kW (286 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the 450 SEL W116 range: 7.4 s
- Highest top speed in the range: 225 km/h
- Most torque in the range: 549 Nm
Engine
| Engine code | M100 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 6,834 cm³ 6.8 l · 417 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 225 km/h 140 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 | 1975–1980 |
| Generation | 450 SEL W116 (1973–1980) |
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