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Mercedes-Benz Klasa S SE (W126)

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Engine versions

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10 versions · 8 Gasoline · 2 Diesel fuel

Engine Fuel Power Production
280 S (156 KM) Selected Gasoline 156 KM 1979–1985
280 SE (185 KM) Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1979–1985
380 SE V8 (204 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 204 KM 1981–1985
380 SE V8 (218 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 218 KM 1979–1981
500 SE V8 (231 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 231 KM 1981–1985
500 SE V8 (240 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 240 KM 1979–1981
280 SE (185 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 185 KM 1979–1985
300 SD Turbodiesel (121 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 121 KM 1979–1982
300 SD Turbodiesel (125 KM) Automatic Selected Diesel fuel 125 KM 1982–1985
280 S (156 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 156 KM 1979–1985

Selected engine version

280 S (156 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1985

Engine power
156KM
Torque
223Nm
Engine displacement
2,746cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1s
Maximum speed
200km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
280 S (156 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.9 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M110V28/110.924
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
156 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
223 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
500 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
2080 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14;195/70 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

280 SE (185 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1985

Engine power
185KM
Torque
240Nm
Engine displacement
2,746cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10s
Maximum speed
210km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
280 SE (185 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
11.25 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M110E28/110.987
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
185 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
2080 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/75 R14;195/75 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

380 SE V8 (204 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1985

Engine power
204KM
Torque
315Nm
Engine displacement
3,839cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8s
Maximum speed
210km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
380 SE V8 (204 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
210 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.7 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M116E38/116.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3839 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
9.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
204 KM @ 5250 obr./min
Torque
315 Nm @ 3250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1595 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1436 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

380 SE V8 (218 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1981

Engine power
218KM
Torque
305Nm
Engine displacement
3,818cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.3s
Maximum speed
215km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
380 SE V8 (218 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
215 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.3 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
18.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M116E38/116.961
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3818 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Piston stroke
71.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
218 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1595 kg
Gross weight
2115 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1436 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

500 SE V8 (231 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1981–1985

Engine power
231KM
Torque
405Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
500 SE V8 (231 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1981
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M117E50/117.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
13.5 l
Power
231 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
405 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
2140 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1436 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

500 SE V8 (240 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1981

Engine power
240KM
Torque
404Nm
Engine displacement
4,973cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1s
Maximum speed
225km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
500 SE V8 (240 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1981
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
225 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
11.3 l/100 km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M117E50/117.961
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9 l
Coolant capacity
13.5 l
Power
240 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
404 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1620 kg
Gross weight
2140 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1436 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Torsion beam with threaded rod
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/70 R14;205/70 R14
Rim size
6.5J x 14;6.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

280 SE (185 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1985

Engine power
185KM
Torque
240Nm
Engine displacement
2,746cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8s
Maximum speed
205km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
280 SE (185 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
205 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M110E28/110.987
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
185 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
2080 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/75 R14;195/75 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 SD Turbodiesel (121 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1979–1982

Engine power
121KM
Torque
230Nm
Engine displacement
2,998cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.2s
Maximum speed
175km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
300 SD Turbodiesel (121 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1982
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.2 s

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Engine

Engine model / code
OM617D30A/617.951
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
90.9 mm
Piston stroke
92.4 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
121 KM @ 4350 obr./min
Torque
230 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
77 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1695-1705 kg
Gross weight
2170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5145 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14;195/70 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 SD Turbodiesel (125 KM) Automatic

Diesel fuel · 1982–1985

Engine power
125KM
Torque
250Nm
Engine displacement
2,998cm³
Fuel type
Diesel fuel
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.2s
Maximum speed
175km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
300 SD Turbodiesel (125 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1982
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Diesel fuel

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
15.2 s

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
OM617D30A/617.951
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
5
Cylinder bore
90.9 mm
Piston stroke
92.4 mm
Compression ratio
21.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l
Coolant capacity
12.5 l
Power
125 KM @ 4350 obr./min
Torque
250 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
77 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1695-1705 kg
Gross weight
2170 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5145 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14;195/70 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no

Selected engine version

280 S (156 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1979–1985

Engine power
156KM
Torque
223Nm
Engine displacement
2,746cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8s
Maximum speed
195km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Klasa S
Version
Klasa S SE (W126)
Engine
280 S (156 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1979
End of production
1985
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
11.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
16.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.2 l/100 km

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M110V28/110.924
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2746 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
78.8 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
7 l
Coolant capacity
10.5 l
Power
156 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
223 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Minimum trunk capacity
505 l
Curb weight
1560 kg
Gross weight
2080 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4995 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2930 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14;195/70 R14
Rim size
6J x 14;6J x 14
ABS
no