Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126
1979–1991
- Power
- 125–299hp
- 92–220 kW
- Fuel use
- from 9.5l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8–15s
- Engine
- 2.6–5.5l
- petrol, diesel
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
Engines and versions11
260 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 11.5 l/100 km · 10.7 s1985–1991166hp122 kW
- Max power
- 166 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1985–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,599 cm³
- Max power
- 122 kW · 166 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,510 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
280 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 12.5 l/100 km · 11.5 s185hp136 kW
- Max power
- 185 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1985
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,746 cm³
- Max power
- 136 kW · 185 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 12.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,520 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
300 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 11 l/100 km · 9.6 s1985–1991188hp138 kW
- Max power
- 188 hp
- Max torque
- 260 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1985–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,960 cm³
- Max power
- 138 kW · 188 hp · at 5700 rpm
- Max torque
- 260 N·m · at 4400 rpm
- Cylinders
- 6 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 9.2
- Bore × stroke
- 88.5 × 80.25 mm
- Engine code
- M103.981
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 11 l/100 km
- City
- 14.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 8.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
- Top speed
- 210 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,540 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,050 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Boot (max.)
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R15
- Front track width
- 1,545 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,517 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
380 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 13.5 l/100 km · 9.5 s204hp150 kW
- Max power
- 204 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1985
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,839 cm³
- Max power
- 150 kW · 204 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,620 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
380 SECAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 13.3 l/100 km · 9.3 s1981–1985204hp150 kW
- Max power
- 204 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1981–1985
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,839 cm³
- Max power
- 150 kW · 204 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.3 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 205 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,600 kg
- Trunk volume
- 470 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
420 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 13.8 l/100 km · 8.7 s1985–1991218hp160 kW
- Max power
- 218 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.7 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1985–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,196 cm³
- Max power
- 160 kW · 218 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 13.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.7 s
- Top speed
- 220 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,650 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
500 SEAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 14.5 l/100 km · 7.6 s245hp180 kW
- Max power
- 245 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cm³
- Max power
- 180 kW · 245 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 14.5 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.6 s
- Top speed
- 228 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,690 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
560 SECAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 14.8 l/100 km · 6.8 s1985–1991299hp220 kW
- Max power
- 299 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1985–1991
- Body type
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 4
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,547 cm³
- Max power
- 220 kW · 299 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 14.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,710 kg
- Trunk volume
- 470 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
560 SELAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 15 l/100 km · 6.9 s1985–1991299hp220 kW
- Max power
- 299 hp
- Max torque
- 430 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1985–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,547 cm³
- Max power
- 220 kW · 299 hp · at 5200 rpm
- Max torque
- 430 N·m · at 3750 rpm
- Cylinders
- 8 · V-type
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- None (naturally aspirated)
- Fuel system
- Multipoint injection (MPI)
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Bore × stroke
- 96.5 × 94.8 mm
- Engine code
- M117.968
- Fuel grade
- AI-95
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 15 l/100 km
- City
- 19.5 l/100 km
- Highway
- 10.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,800 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,270 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Boot (max.)
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 100 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 225/60 R15
- Front track width
- 1,545 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,517 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
300 SD TurbodieselAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 9.5 l/100 km · 15 s125hp92 kW
- Max power
- 125 hp
- Max torque
- 230 N·m
- 0–100 km/h
- 15 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1979–1985
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cm³
- Max power
- 92 kW · 125 hp · at 4350 rpm
- Max torque
- 230 N·m · at 2400 rpm
- Cylinders
- 5 · Inline
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Forced induction
- Turbo
- Compression ratio
- 21.5
- Bore × stroke
- 90.9 × 92.4 mm
- Engine code
- OM617.951
- Fuel grade
- Diesel
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Number of gears
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.5 l/100 km
- City
- 12 l/100 km
- Highway
- 7.6 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 15 s
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,670 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,150 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Boot (max.)
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Front suspension
- Independent, double wishbone
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Discs
- Tyre size
- 205/70 R14
- Front track width
- 1,545 mm
- Rear track width
- 1,517 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
350 SD TurbodieselAutomatic · Rear-wheel · 9.8 l/100 km · 12.5 s1989–1991136hp100 kW
- Max power
- 136 hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Specifications
- Years
- 1989–1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
Engine
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,449 cm³
- Max power
- 100 kW · 136 hp
Transmission
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel
Performance
- Combined
- 9.8 l/100 km
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.5 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Volume & weight
- Curb weight
- 1,720 kg
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
Suspension & brakes
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
Trim levels3
Standard1979–199118features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Rear Armrest, Front centre armrest, Grey Interior, Velour
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag
Visibility & lights
Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Lang1979–199125features
Comfort
Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, 1-zone, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Sunroof, Rear Armrest, Rear Window Sunblind, Front centre armrest, Grey Interior, Velour, Leather, Electric Driver's Seat
Multimedia
Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag
Visibility & lights
Headlight Washers, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Exklusiv1979–199127features
Comfort
Rear Air Vents, Power-adjustable mirrors, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, 2-zone, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Front Power Windows, Rear Power Windows
Interior
Sunroof, Rear Armrest, Rear Window Sunblind, Front centre armrest, Grey Interior, Genuine Leather, Electric Front Seats, Driver's Seat Memory
Multimedia
Audio System, Premium Audio System
Safety
ABS, Driver's Airbag
Visibility & lights
Headlight Washers, Halogen Headlights, Heated Side Mirrors
Exterior
R15 Wheels, Alloy Wheels
Anti-theft
Central Locking, Immobilizer
Dimensions and weight
Sedan
- Length
- 4,995–5,135 mm
- Width
- 1,820 mm
- Height
- 1,436–1,446 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,935–3,075 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Trunk volume
- 500 l
- Fuel tank
- 90–100 l
- Curb weight
- 1,510–1,800 kg
Coupe
- Length
- 4,910 mm
- Width
- 1,828 mm
- Height
- 1,406 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850 mm
- Ground clearance
- 145 mm
- Trunk volume
- 470 l
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Curb weight
- 1,600–1,710 kg
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About the S-Klasa W126
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126: 11 engines from 300 SD Turbodiesel · 92 kW (125 hp) to 560 SEC · 220 kW (299 hp), fuel consumption from 9.5 l/100 km, trim levels Standard, Lang, Exklusiv. Used Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 prices and listings in Montenegro.
Frequently asked questions
How much fuel does the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 use?
Combined consumption ranges from 9.5 to 15 l/100 km depending on the engine. The most frugal version is the 300 SD Turbodiesel at 9.5 l/100 km.
Which engines does the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 come with?
11 engines are available: 300 SD Turbodiesel · 92 kW (125 hp), 350 SD Turbodiesel · 100 kW (136 hp), 260 SE · 122 kW (166 hp), 280 SE · 136 kW (185 hp), 300 SE · 138 kW (188 hp), 380 SE · 150 kW (204 hp), 380 SEC · 150 kW (204 hp), 420 SE · 160 kW (218 hp), 500 SE · 180 kW (245 hp), 560 SEL · 220 kW (299 hp), 560 SEC · 220 kW (299 hp).
Which is the most powerful engine?
560 SEC: 220 kW (299 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126?
Length 4995 mm, width 1820 mm, height 1436 mm, wheelbase 2935 mm.