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Vehicles›Make›Mercedes-Benz›Model›W108/W109

1970 Mercedes-Benz W108/W109

Germany Gasoline RWD SedanUpdated Aug 25, 2026

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1970
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: W108/W109
Body Style: Sedan
Generation: Facelift
Seats: 5
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 280 SE 3.5
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 200 hp
Power (kW): 147 kW
Displacement: 3,499 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width: 1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height: 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,750 mm (108.3 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration

Engine Configuration: V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake: Manual
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Diameter: 273 mm (10.7 in)

Rear Brakes

Diameter: 279 mm (11.0 in)

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,482 mm (58.3 in)
Track, Rear: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Turning Circle: 11.68 m
Ground Clearance: 170 mm (6.7 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Manual
Window Lifts, Rear: Manual

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Normal Roof: Yes

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes
Special Features: Headlight Range Adjustment

Fog Lights

Front: Yes

Colour

Finish: Solid

Rims & Tires

Rim Type: Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue
Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Climate Control

Number of Vents, Front: 4 pcs

Connectivity

Radio: Yes

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Other Equipment

Clock: Analogue
12V Outlet: Front
Ashtray: Yes
Cigarette Lighter: Yes

Steering Wheel

Material: Plastic
Colour: Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 610 litres

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes

Front Seats

Armrest: Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification: Luxury Car
Australian Classification: Upper Large Car
European Segment: F-Segment
Car.info Classification: Luxury Car

Mercedes-Benz emblem

Mercedes-Benz581 vehicles

W108/W109Model1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Sedan

Variant

W108/W109 Standard1965–1973

W108/W109 Sedan Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

200 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline