Mercedes post war weights

[motec6.9]

Hi guys just a interesting observation but most people would not guess that the modern Mercedes weigh more that our coveted older models.For example the W100 600 Grosser has a Tare weigh of 2600Kg while the Pullman is 2770Kg . The W109 300SEL 6.3 is 1830Kg . W116 450SEL 6.9 is 1985Kg . The W126 lost weigh over the W116. The W126 560SEL was 1830Kg . Then the W140 S600 was 2190Kg or 360Kg heavier than the previous model S Class . The W220 600 was split 2035Kg for 5.8 V12 or 2135Kg for the BiTurbo 5.5 V12 . The W220 S65 was 2220Kg so 30Kg heavier than the W140 600  . The W221 is 2210Kg for the 600 or 2275Kg for the S65 or 85Kg heavier than the W140 600 which most people think is the heaveist S Class . Now this will surprise people the W240 or Maybach is heavier than the W100 . The litest Maybach is the 57S at 2747Kg or 147Kg heavier than a standard 600 grosser . the 57 Maybach is 2800Kg or 30Kg heavier than a W100 600 pullman . And The 62 Mayback is 2855Kg or 155Kg heavier than a W100 pullman these are the factory standard weights excluding options or add ons.Surprising i think you would agree. Geoff   

[djenka018]

body has become lighter but the amount of accessories probably doubles each new generation.
And they add up

[oversize]

What a fascinating topic Motec!  To be honest I had no idea the new ones weighed so much!  So the W116 is a Gazelle by comparison.....  And am I the only one wondering how a C63 engine would go in a 450SE?