Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1979–1985

2 generation (W126 / C126)

General information

Number of doors2

Car classF

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine3839 cm3 Gasoline

Power201 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

Germany

Series

Coupe Sedan

Trim

3.8 AT (204 PS)3.8 MT (204 PS)5.0 AT (231 PS)5.0 MT (231 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Max power (kW)150 kW

Valves per cylinder2

Engine power201 hp

Engine power204 PS

Maximum torque315 N*m

Turnover of maximum torque3250 RPM

Capacity3839 cm3

Max power at RPM5250 RPM

Stroke cycle78.9 mm

Number of cylinders8

Cylinder bore88.0 mm

Compression ratio9.4

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Engine modelm116

Engine codeM116.963

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHC

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Height1406 mm

Clearance150 mm

Back track width1517 mm

Front track width1545 mm

Curb weight1585 kg

Width1828 mm

Wheel size205/65 R15

Full weight2105 kg

Wheelbase2850 mm

Length4910 mm

Number of seater5

Disc size7.5x16 ET25, 7x15 ET25, 8x16 ET20

Body typeCoupe

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.5 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.9 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km16.1 l

Max speed210 km/h

Fuel80

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.8 s

Suspension and brakes

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

Select a grade to see its included features. A check means standard equipment; a cross means optional or not specified.