Mercedes-Benz W140 300 SE 2.8 / S 280 Sedan
142 kW193 PS190 hp270 Nm1991–1998
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- Power
- 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp
- Torque
- 270 Nm 199 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,880 kg
- Boot volume
- 525 l
- Length
- 5,113 mm
- Displacement
- 2,799 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Mercedes-Benz W140 2.8 300 SE / S 280 sedan sits a 2.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 142 kW (193 PS) and 270 Nm of torque. The W140 2.8 300 SE / S 280 has rear-wheel drive.
It opens the W140 (1991–1998) range: of the 4 versions, it has the least power, and the 6.0 600 SE / 600 SEL (408 PS, 1991–1993) (300 kW) offers 111% more. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,880 kg).
W140 2.8 300 SE / S 280: measurable strengths
- Lightest version of the W140 (1991–1998): 1,880 kg
- Large boot: 525 l
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,799 cm³ 2.8 l · 171 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 142 kW 193 PS · 190 hp |
| Torque | 270 Nm 199 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,113 mm 201.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,886 mm 74.3 in |
| Height | 1,486 mm 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm 119.7 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,880 kg 4,145 lb |
| Boot volume | 525 l 18.5 cu ft |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1991–1998 |
| Generation | W140 (1991–1998) |
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