Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
165 / 225
Displacement (ccm)
4520
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range S-Class
Generation 116
Model series S-Class (116) Sedan/Saloon (1972 - 1980)
Engine version 450 SEL
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 01.1978
Model end date 05.1980
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Maximum power (kW) 165
Maximum power (HP) 225
Acceleration (s) 9,3
Top speed (km/h) 210
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 96,0 l
Fuel consumption combined 14,5 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Torque 368
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Front engine / V-engine
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4520
Power / torque 165 kW (225 HP) / 368 Nm
Power (KW) 165
Power (HP) 225
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4520 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5000 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3250 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Length (mm) 5060
Width (mm) 1870
Height (mm) 1430
Wheelbase (mm) 2960
Turning circle (m) 11,8 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 530
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1765
Gross weight (kg) 2285
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 520
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Optional (extra charge)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 205/70R14V
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Window electric lifter (rear) Series (included)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL Automatic 1978
Rust warranty none

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