Mercedes Benz Series W114 W115 Workshop Manuals - 220 220D 230 240D 250 250C 280 280C 300D

Mercedes Benz W114 280 280C
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In 1975, the list price for a new 280C was $13,520, equivalent to about $60,000 in inflation-adjusted 2016 dollars. Meanwhile, a 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado coupe had an MSRP of just $9,935 and an 8.3-liter V8 engine, versus the 280C's 2.8-liter straight-six. Most buyers who recognized that the Benz was a million-mile car and a good value for the money were also the sort who would value the practicality of four doors. However, the sporty look makes the W114 280 coupes especially cool.

W114 280C COUPE

Mercedes Benz W114 280C Coupe

There’s a lot of talk going around about how every restorable example of the Mercedes-Benz W114 280 coupe is worth plenty these days. Five grand? Ten grand? The real-world prices for these cars in non-perfect condition is still quite low, because the cost to restore one of these things can be costly.

In their time, these cars made just about every conceivable competitor look like a shoddily-built, frivolous rattletrap. Today the coupe models are quite sought after due to their sporty look and extended durability.

The W114 280 model 4 door Sedan is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 1972 to 1976.

Mercedes Benz W114 280 Sedan

The W114 chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behavior and ride comfort has coil springs, double wishbones, and trailing arm rear suspension For stopping power, the W114 280 braking system includes Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.

Mercedes W114 280 Rear

Mercedes-Benz W114 280 Specs

  • Performance: 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.60 seconds
  • Maximum top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h)
  • Curb weight of 3208 lbs (1455 kgs)
  • Naturally-aspirated In-line 6 cylinder engine
  • Petrol motor, with the engine code M 110 V / 110.921

This engine produces a maximum power of 159 PS (157 bhp - 117 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 226.0 Nm (166 lb.ft) at 5500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

Mercedes Benz 114-115 - W114-W115  Models

U.S. Market - Index of Series W114 - W115 Mercedes Benz Vehicles

Model Years Built Chassis Engine Produced
220 1968-1973 115.010 I4 115.920 128,398
220 D 1968-1973 115.110 I4 615.912 345,376
230 1968-1969 114.015 I6 180.954 152,822
230 1974-1976 115.017 I4 115.951 63,497
240 D 1974-1976 115.117 I4 616.916 126,148
250 1968-1970 114.010 I6 114.920 78,303
250 1971-1972 114.011 I6 130.923 22,624
250 C 1970-1972 114.023 I6 130.923 10,527
280 1973-1976 114.060 I6 110.921 1,241
280 C 1973-1976 114.073 I6 110.921 8,227
300 D 1975-1976 115.114 I5 617.910 53,690

Mercedes Benz 114 115 Cutaway Diagram