Mercedes-Benz 280 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

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Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz 280 transmission

    • Drive: Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT
    • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
    • Average torque: 270 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1570 kg / 3462 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2290 kg / 5049 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 1992 Mercedes-Benz 280 through generations

  • 280 E —5 MT (270 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 280 E 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 280 E 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    280 E Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 280 E
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%