Generation 1, W116

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.1972 - 09.1980 · Europe

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Generation 1, W116

W116.022, W116.023, W116.020, W116.021, W116.028, W116.029, W116.120, W116.036

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 1, W116, Europe market. This overview covers 42 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1972 - 09.1980). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 42 trim entries.

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M 100 E 69, M 110 E 28, M 110 V 28, M 116 E 35, M 117 E 45, OM 617 D 30 A
Engine displacement, cc: 2746–6834
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 3, Automatic 4, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm: 2860–2965
Ground clearance, mm: 150
Fuel: Petrol, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

42 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976
280 SEL MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976
280 SEL MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE ATTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976
280 SEL ATTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 177 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978
280 SEL MTTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978

2.7 L, 177 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade	02.1976 - 06.1976
280 SEL MTTop grade	02.1976 - 06.1976

2.7 L, 177 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE ATTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978
280 SEL ATTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980
280 SEL MTTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980
280 SEL ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980

2.7 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S AT	09.1972 - 01.1976

2.7 L, 156 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S MT	02.1976 - 09.1980

2.7 L, 156 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S AT	02.1976 - 09.1980

3.5 L, 200 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976
350 SEL MTTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

3.5 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE ATTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976
350 SEL ATTop grade	09.1972 - 01.1976

3.5 L, 195 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE MTTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978
350 SEL MTTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978

3.5 L, 195 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE ATTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978
350 SEL ATTop grade	02.1976 - 03.1978

3.5 L, 205 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE MTTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980
350 SEL MTTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980

3.5 L, 205 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116 E 35 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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350 SE ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980
350 SEL ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980

4.5 L, 225 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 45 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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450 SE ATTop grade	09.1972 - 10.1975
450 SE ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980
450 SEL ATTop grade	09.1972 - 10.1975
450 SEL ATTop grade	04.1978 - 09.1980

4.5 L, 217 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117 E 45 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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450 SE ATTop grade	11.1975 - 03.1978
450 SEL ATTop grade	11.1975 - 03.1978

3.0 L, 112 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 617 D 30 A · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SD AT	05.1978 - 08.1979

3.0 L, 122 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 617 D 30 A · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SD AT	09.1979 - 09.1980

6.8 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 100 E 69 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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450 SEL 6.9 AT	09.1975 - 09.1980

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