Classic Car Catalogue

Mercedes Benz 1972

(W 115) 200D, 220D, 200, 220
(W 114) 230, 250, 280, 280E
(W 114) 250C, 250CE, 280C, 280CE
(W 108) 280S, 280SE, 280SE 3.5, 280SEL 3.5 - discontinued
(W 109) 300 SEL 6.3, 300 SEL 3.5 - discontinued
(R 107) 350SL
(C 107) 350SLC
(W 100) 600
(W 116) 280S, 280SE, 350SE - October - Paris (prod. from September)
ESF 13 - prototype

Germany

February: Series production of the 350 SLC begins.
9 - 19 March: At the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz demonstrates the current state of safety technology based on the 350 SLC, series production of which began in February. Along with the safety body, with interior appointments designed so as to reduce injury hazards in accidents, and a safety steering system, the 350 SLC features many other safety-enhancing details developed by Mercedes-Benz: the fuel tank protected against collision, the four-spoke safety steering wheel, safety door handles and dirt-repelling side windows and tail lights.
April: The passenger car mid-series is expanded with the press release of the 280, 280 E, 280 C and 280 CE (W 114) in Frankfurt am Main and on the Hockenheimring. All models are fitted with a newly-developed 2.8 liter engine with twin overhead camshafts which delivers 160 hp in its carburetor variant and 185 hp in the fuel injection variant. At the same time laminated glass widscreen become standard on all types.
May 31: The ESF 13 experimental safety vehicle, an updated version of the ESF 05, is presented at the third international ESV conference in Washington.
June 26: In Spain CISPALSA merges with the VW subsidiary IMOSA to create MEVOSA (Compania Hispano Alemana de Productos Mercedes-Benz y Volkswagen, S.A.), in which Daimler-Benz and VW each own a 26.8% stake.
July 20: Death of the Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Friedrich Flick. A week later, Hermann J. Abs is named as his successor.
August: "Mercedes-Benz of North America" moves its headquarters to Montvale, New Jersey/USA.
September 25: The new 116 series has its world premiere for the press on the Costa Brava in Spain under the banner of the new "S-Class". The range consists 280 S, 280 SE and 350 SE. Public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.

200D, 220D, 200, 220
230, 250, 280, 280E
250C, 250CE, 280C, 280CE

W 115
  200 (R4 cyl, 1988 ccm, 95 PS)
  220 (R4 cyl, 2197 ccm, 105 PS)
  200D (R4 cyl, diesel, 1988 ccm, 55 PS)
  220D (R4 cyl, diesel, 2197 ccm, 60 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 2750 mm)
  220D lang (R4 cyl, diesel, 2197 ccm, 60 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 3400 mm)
W 114
  230 (R6 cyl, 2292 ccm, 120 PS)
  250 (R6 cyl, 2496 ccm, 130 PS) - discontinued
  250 (R6 cyl, 2778 ccm, 130 PS)
  280 (R6 cyl, 2746 ccm, 160 PS)
  280E (R6 cyl, inj., 2746 ccm, 185 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 2750 mm)
  230 lang (R6 cyl, 2292 ccm, 120 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 3400 mm)
  250C (R6 cyl, 2496 ccm, 130 PS) - discontinued (1968-72 - 8.824 ex.)
  250CE (R6 cyl, inj., 2496 ccm, 150 PS) - discontinued (1968-72 - 21.787 ex.)
  250C (R6 cyl, 2778 ccm, 130 PS)
  280C (R6 cyl, 2746 ccm, 160 PS)
  280CE (R6 cyl, inj., 2746 ccm, 185 PS)
    Coupé (wb: 2750 mm)

220

220

220 D

250 C/CE

280/280E (W114)

MERCEDES BENZ 280 £3,275
Suddenly the "New Generation" Mercedes with trailing arm rear suspension, hitherto available with engines from 2 to 2.5 litres enters the performance class with a new twin-cam six of 2.8 litres. Hemispherical heads, sodium cooled exhaust valves and pistons cooled by oil jets feature on an engine designed for high power and clean exhaust on low-lead fuels. There is a carburetter model but only the fuel injection version comes to Britain.
London show review

280S, 280SE, 280SE 3.5
280SEL 3.5
300SEL 3.5, 300SEL 6.3

W 108 - discontinued
  280 S (R6 cyl, 2778 ccm, 140 PS) - discontinued (1967-72 - 93.935 ex.)
  280 SE (R6 cyl, inj., 2778 ccm, 160 PS) - discontinued (1967-72 - 91.051 ex.)
  280 SE 3.5 (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) - discontinued (1970-72 - 11.309 ex.)
  280 SEL 3.5 (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) - discontinued (1970-72 - 951 ex.)
  280 SE 4.5 - discontinued (1971-72 - 19.527 ex.)
  280 SEL 4.5 - discontinued (1971-72 - 8.173 ex.)
    Limousine S/SE (wb: 2750 mm)
    Limousine SEL (wb: 2850 mm)
W 109 - discontinued
  300 SEL 3.5 (V8 cyl inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) - discontinued (1969-72 - 9.583 ex.)
  300 SEL 6.3 (V8 cyl, inj., 6330 ccm, 250 PS) - discontinued (1967-72 - 951 ex.)
  300 SEL 4.5 - discontinued (1971-72 - 2.553 ex.)
    Limousine SEL (wb: 2850 mm)

280 SE

280 SE 3.5

280 SEL 3.5

280 SE 3.5

300 SEL 6.3

300 SEL 6.3

350SL 350SLC

R 107
  350SL (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
    Roadster (wb: 2460 mm)
C 107
  350SLC (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
    Coupé (wb: 2820 mm)

MERCEDES BENZ 350 SLC
Long-wheelbase coupe developed from the fast 350 SL two-seater. Doors are heated by internal ducts. Screen pillar shape deflects mud and rain from side windows. Tail lamps are deeply grooved to combat loss of light from mud deposits. There is a permanently charged flashlight in the glove box. Interior design and control layout are planned for maximum safety. Power steering is standard.
London show review

600

W 100
  600 (V8 cyl, inj., 6330 ccm, 250 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 3200 mm)
    Pullman 4-dr (wb: 3900 mm)
    Pullman 6-dr (wb: 3900 mm)
    Pullman Landaulet(wb: 3900 mm)

280S, 280SE, 350SE
450SE, 450SEL

W 116 - new model
  280S (R6 cyl, 2746 ccm, 160 PS)
  280SE (R6 cyl, inj., 2746 ccm, 185 PS)
  350SE (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
    Limousine (wb: 2865 mm)

MERCEDES BENZ 280 SE
Sleeker, longer, wider, lower, the new big Mercedes adopts styling features from the sporting 350 SL with safety ideas from the C111 and ESV safety cars. Front and rear suspension are new. The 2.8-litre twin-cam engine, smallest of the range in this new model can be mated with a four-speed automatic transmission by Mercedes Benz. Brakes are ventilated discs.
MERCEDES BENZ 350 SE
Wrap-round lamps like those on the sports models and an extra air grille below the bumper announce the new big Mercedes. The new structure with no sub frames gives more room for the V8 engine. The high-style interior reveals many safety ideas including a first-aid kit. Suspension is new, with self levelling optional and air conditioning is available.
London show review

ESF 13

Mercedes Benz 1972

Germany

200D, 220D, 200, 220 230, 250, 280, 280E 250C, 250CE, 280C, 280CE

280S, 280SE, 280SE 3.5 280SEL 3.5 300SEL 3.5, 300SEL 6.3

350SL 350SLC

R 107 350SL (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) Roadster (wb: 2460 mm) C 107 350SLC (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) Coupé (wb: 2820 mm)

600

W 100 600 (V8 cyl, inj., 6330 ccm, 250 PS) Limousine (wb: 3200 mm) Pullman 4-dr (wb: 3900 mm) Pullman 6-dr (wb: 3900 mm) Pullman Landaulet(wb: 3900 mm)

280S, 280SE, 350SE 450SE, 450SEL

W 116 - new model 280S (R6 cyl, 2746 ccm, 160 PS) 280SE (R6 cyl, inj., 2746 ccm, 185 PS) 350SE (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS) Limousine (wb: 2865 mm)

ESF 13

200D, 220D, 200, 220
230, 250, 280, 280E
250C, 250CE, 280C, 280CE

280S, 280SE, 280SE 3.5
280SEL 3.5
300SEL 3.5, 300SEL 6.3

R 107
350SL (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
Roadster (wb: 2460 mm)
C 107
350SLC (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
Coupé (wb: 2820 mm)

W 100
600 (V8 cyl, inj., 6330 ccm, 250 PS)
Limousine (wb: 3200 mm)
Pullman 4-dr (wb: 3900 mm)
Pullman 6-dr (wb: 3900 mm)
Pullman Landaulet(wb: 3900 mm)

280S, 280SE, 350SE
450SE, 450SEL

W 116 - new model
280S (R6 cyl, 2746 ccm, 160 PS)
280SE (R6 cyl, inj., 2746 ccm, 185 PS)
350SE (V8 cyl, inj., 3499 ccm, 200 PS)
Limousine (wb: 2865 mm)