Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) (1968–1976)

The Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) was offered with 6 gasoline engine versions, from 116 to 185 hp, built 1968–1976.

Production years1968–1976
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length184.3 in (4,680 mm)
Width69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Height56.7 in (1,440 mm)
Cargo volume20.5 cu ft (580 l)
Fuel tank20.6 gal (78 l)

All Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
230.6 (114.015) (120 hp)1968–1976Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)Front-wheel drive
250 (114.010) (116 hp)1968–1972Gasoline116 hp (85 kW)
250 (130 hp)1968–1972Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)
250 2.8 (114.023) (130 hp)1972–1976Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)
280 (114.060) (160 hp)1972–1976Gasoline160 hp (118 kW)
280 E (185 hp) Automatic1972–1973Gasoline185 hp (136 kW)176 lb-ft (238 Nm)10.8 s121 mph (195 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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