300 SE 2.8; from 06.1993: S 280
- Combustion principle: four-stroke petrol (with manifold injection and emission control system with closed-loop 3-way catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 104 E 28 / 104.944
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
- Bore x Stroke: 89.9 x 73.5 mm
- Total displacement: 2799 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.0
- Rated output: 142 kW / 193 hp at 5500 rpm
- Rated torque: 270 Nm at 3750 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM)
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 100 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension (hydropneumatic level control optional)
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball parameter power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system;~disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: sheet-steel wheels (light-alloy wheels optional)
- Wheel rims: 7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
- Tires: 235/60 R 16 100 V
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed manual transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 3.86; II. 2.18; III. 1.38; IV. 1.0; V. 0.80; R. 4.22
- Final drive ratio: 3.92
- Maximum speed: 215 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 s
- Fuel consumption: 8.6 / 10.6 / 15.6 l
- by Guideline: 80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
- Gearing: 4-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 4.25; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; R. 5.67
- Final drive ratio: 3.46
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 s
- Fuel consumption: 9.6 / 11.6 / 14.1 l
- by Guideline: 80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter in automatic transmission
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; V. 0.75; R. 5.59
- Final drive ratio: 3.69
- Maximum speed: 210 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 s
- Fuel consumption: 8.8 / 10.7 / 14.6 l
- by Guideline: 80/1268/EEC: figures apply to 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban cycle
- Wheelbase: 3040 mm
- Front / rear track: 1603 / 1576 mm; from 06.1993: 1606 / 1579 mm
- Length: 5113 mm
- Width: 1886 mm
- Height: 1492 mm; from 06.1993: 1486 mm
- Kerb weight: 1890 kg
- by Guideline: DIN 70020 (ready to drive, including fuel, spare wheel and tool kit)
- Gross weight: 2550 kg
- Units produced: a total of 22,784 (until 08.1998)
- Prices: 10.1992: DM 79,002.00
01.1993: DM 81,937.50