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1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W108 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD (1965-1972)

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Overview

1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE W108 (Manuals / 4 Gears) RWD (1965-1972)

The 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE represented the most refined six-cylinder variant of the W108 series, using injection technology instead of carburetors. This vehicle is powered by the M130 E28 engine, a 2778 cm3 Bosch Mechanical Injection Gasoline unit, which produces 160 hp / 158 hp/ 117.5 kW at 5500 rpm and a torque of 240 Nm at 4250 rpm. Thanks to the injection, this model offers significantly higher performance and a faster engine response compared to the “S” version. Equipped with 4-speed manual gearbox , the 280 SE achieves a top speed of 190 km/h and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds , combining the elegance of the W108 chassis with a superior motor engineering for the time.

Model:W108 280 SE
Production year:1969
Transmission:Manuale with 4 speed
Starting price:€5,150
Engine size:2.8 L
Max torque:240 Nm
Cylinders alignment:Line 6
Charge system:Gasoline pa turbocharger
Displacement:2778 cm3
Max power:160 PS / 158 HP / 117.5 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:13.0 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.2-12.2 L/100km
City:14.5-17.4 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:6.2 s
0-100 km/h:9.6 s
0-160 km/h:28.4 s
0-200 km/h:N/A
Top speed:190 km/h
Curb weight:1495 kg
Gross weight:1995 kg
Length:4900 mm
Width:1810 mm
Height:1440 mm
Fuel capacity:82 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
62%
Safety
80%
Performance
75%
Driveability
88%
Durability
94%
Maintenance
68%
Design
100%
Summary

Experts rate the 280 SE as the most balanced version, where the Bosch injection system significantly improves efficiency and power. The W108 chassis remains highly reliable avoiding pneumatic complexity. However, mechanical injection requires rare specialists for servicing, which increases maintenance costs. When adjusted correctly, the engine offers a smoothness and dynamics that comes close to modern models.

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