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    S 280 Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 280
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    S 280

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    S 280

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Not Available
    Convenience
    Not Available
    Convenience
    Not Available
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 2799
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 73.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 2799
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 73.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Main Capacity (L): 100
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Capacity (L): 100
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 9.5
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 19
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 12
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 200
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.5
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 19
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10
    Performance
    Not Available
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 11.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
    Maximum Speed (mph): 130
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: ABS
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Engine Management
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
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