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Mercedes-Benz W108 250 S Sedan

96 kW131 PS129 hp1965–1969

petrol · 4-speed manual · Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz W108
Power
96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp
Top speed
180 km/h
Displacement
2,497 cm³

The Mercedes-Benz W108 2.5 250 S uses a 2.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 96 kW (131 PS), in sedan form. The W108 2.5 250 S pairs rear-wheel drive with a four-speed manual gearbox.

Of the 4 versions in the W108 (1965–1972) line-up, the W108 2.5 250 S is the entry version - the 3.5 280 SE (147 kW) delivers 53% more. In figures, it tops out at 180 km/h.

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,900 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,440 mm4 ft 9 inWheelbase 2,750 mmWheelbase 9 ft 0 inWidth 1,810 mmWidth 5 ft 11 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement2,497 cm³ 2.5 l · 152 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears4
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Performance

    Top speed180 km/h 112 mph

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1965–1969
    GenerationW108 (1965–1972)

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