1968
Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W108)
The W108 established the visual language of the modern executive sedan — three-box body, full-width grille, and restrained chrome. The 280 SE with its twin overhead-cam inline-six was the flagship and became the standard of the segment for an entire decade.
Executive Sedan
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.8L DOHC Inline-6 (M130) |
| Displacement | 2,778 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 12.5 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h |
| Length | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,520 kg |
| MSRP Range | $8,100 (1968 US) |