Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1979–1985

2 generation (W126 / C126)
General information
Number of doors4
Car classF
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine2998 cm3 Diesel
Power121 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginGermany
Series
CoupeSedan
Trim
2.7 AT (185 hp)2.7 MT (185 hp)2.8 AT (156 PS)2.8 AT (185 PS)2.8 MT (156 PS)2.8 MT (185 PS)3.0 AT (122 PS)3.0 AT (125 PS)3.8 AT (204 PS)3.8 MT (204 PS)5.0 AT (231 PS)5.0 AT (241 PS)5.0 MT (231 PS)5.0 MT (241 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Engine power121 hp
Engine power122 PS
Valves per cylinder2
Compression ratio21.5
Maximum torque230 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Capacity2998 cm3
Max power at RPM4350 RPM
Number of cylinders5
Max power (kW)90 kW
Cylinder bore90.9 mm
Stroke cycle92.4 mm
Engine modelDaimler-Benz OM617
Engine typeDiesel
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Injection typeHPFP (Diesel)
Cylinder layoutinline
Engine codeOM617.951
Timing beltSOHC
Boost typeTurbocharged
Bodywork
Height1440 mm
Clearance150 mm
Back track width1517 mm
Front track width1545 mm
Curb weight1705 kg
Width1821 mm
Wheel size205/65 R15
Full weight2155 kg
Wheelbase3076 mm
Number of seater5
Length5286 mm
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA66.6 5x112 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.7 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)15.2 s
Max speed175 km/h
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km7.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km8.4 l
Fueldiesel
Suspension and brakes
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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