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Mercedes-Benz Klasa S SEL (V126)
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6 versions · 6 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 380 SEL V8 (218 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 218 KM | 1979–1981 |
| 280 SEL (185 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 185 KM | 1979–1985 |
| 380 SEL V8 (204 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 204 KM | 1981–1985 |
| 500 SEL V8 (240 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 240 KM | 1979–1981 |
| 500 SEL V8 (231 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 231 KM | 1981–1985 |
| 280 SEL (185 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 185 KM | 1979–1985 |
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Selected engine version
380 SEL 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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Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 380 SEL 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
- 18.9 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
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg
- Gross weight
- 2135 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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 SEL (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
Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 280 SEL (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
- 17.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.1 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
- Curb weight
- 1590 kg
- Gross weight
- 2110 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1434 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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
380 SEL 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
Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 380 SEL 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
- 14.2 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
- Curb weight
- 1615 kg
- Gross weight
- 2135 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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
500 SEL 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
Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 500 SEL 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
- Curb weight
- 1655 kg
- Gross weight
- 2175 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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
- no
Selected engine version
500 SEL 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
Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 500 SEL 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
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
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
- Curb weight
- 1655 kg
- Gross weight
- 2175 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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
- no
Selected engine version
280 SEL (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
Mercedes-Benz Klasa S Klasa S SEL (V126)- Brand
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- Klasa S
- Version
- Klasa S SEL (V126)
- Engine
- 280 SEL (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
- 14.5 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.5 l/100 km
Vehicle history report
Check this vehicle's history
A VIN report can help confirm the exact engine, equipment, mileage records and reported damage before you buy.
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
- Curb weight
- 1590 kg
- Gross weight
- 2110 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 5135 mm
- Width
- 1820 mm
- Height
- 1434 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3070 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