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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 S Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 S — 156 hp, petrol, sedan, 1980. Performance highlights: top speed 200 km/h (124 mph), consumption 11.4 l/100km (24.8 mpg UK · 20.6 mpg US).

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 280 S 1980 sedan front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentF (Large)

Fuel & Engine · 9 fields

Bore86 mm
Catalytic converterNo
Compression ratio9 :1
Fuel systemCarburettor
Fuel tank capacity90 L (23.8 gal US)
Stroke79 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationOHC
Valves per cylinder2

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barNo
Rear anti-roll barNo
Front brakesVentilated Discs
Front suspensionMultilink
Rear brakesDiscs
Rear suspensionMultilink
Turning circle11.8 m (38.7 ft)
Front tyre size195/70HR14
Rear tyre size195/70HR14

Weights · 7 fields

Ball pressure80 kg (176 lb)
Gross vehicle weight2,080 kg (4,586 lb)
Kerb weight1,560 kg (3,439 lb)
Payload520 kg (1,146 lb)
Roof load90 kg (198 lb)
Towing weight (braked)1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)750 kg (1,653 lb)

Luggage / Load · 2 fields

Boot capacity505 L (17.8 cu ft)
Boot sill height640 mm (25.2 in)

Exterior Sizes · 6 fields

Length4,995 mm (196.7 in)
Width1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase2,935 mm (115.6 in)
Front track1,545 mm
Rear track1,517 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test ratingNot Tested
ABSNot Available
EBDNot Available
Brake assistNot Available
ESPNot Available
Traction controlNot Available
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagNot Available
Passenger airbagNot Available
Side airbagsNot Available
Curtain airbagsNot Available
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXNot Available
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingStandard
Keyless entry/startNot Available
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonNot Available
Power steeringStandard
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsNot Available
Cruise controlNot Available
Air conditioningStandard (Manual)
Dual zone climateNot Available
Parking sensorsStandard (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentStandard (Driver)
Lumbar supportNot Available
Electric seat adjustmentNot Available
Heated seatsNot Available
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelNot Available
Adjustable steeringNot Available
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryNot Available
Rear headrestsNot Available
Folding rear seatsNot Available
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestStandard (Rear)
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterNot Available
Trip computerNot Available
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemNot Available
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsNot Available
Audio inputNot Available
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothNot Available
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureNot Available
Reading lightsNot Available

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard
Alloy wheelsNot Available
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsNot Available
Metallic paintNot Available
Body-coloured bumpersNot Available
Tinted glassNot Available
Privacy glassNot Available
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsNot Available
Folding mirrorsNot Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsNot Available
Front fog lightsStandard
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsNot Available
Headlight washersNot Available
AlarmNot Available

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service intervalvariable / 1 year
General warranty1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty1 year

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€205