Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

1979–1991 vs 1991–1998 · Sedan/Coupe vs Sedan

In short

Length: S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm, S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: S-Klasa W126 500 l, S-Klasa W140 525 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Klasa W126 9.5 l/100 km, S-Klasa W140 9 l/100 km.
Power: S-Klasa W126 92–220 kW, S-Klasa W140 110–300 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Klasa W126 18 items (Standard), S-Klasa W140 22 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, ExklusivSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998 · 10 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Styling, GuardSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1261979–1991no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,910 mm–5,135 mm	Length5,113 mm–5,213 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm–1,828 mm	Width1,886 mm
Height	Height1,406 mm–1,446 mm	Height1,486 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm–3,075 mm	Wheelbase3,040 mm–3,140 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume470 l–500 l	Trunk volume525 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,510 kg–1,800 kg	Curb weight1,890 kg–2,190 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank90 l–100 l	Fuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1979–1991	Production years1991–1998
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power92–220 kW (125–299 hp)	Power110–300 kW (150–408 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.6–5.5	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 300 SD Turbodiesel	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · S 350 Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 560 SEC	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Standard	Items in the base trim22 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Exklusiv	Items in the top trim28 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Velour	Velour✓	Velour✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 5,135 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,140 vs 3,075 mm. Boot: 525 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 uses 9.5 l/100 km (300 SD Turbodiesel); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 9 l/100 km (S 350 Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W126 makes 220 kW (299 hp) (560 SEL); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 300 kW (408 hp) (600 SEL).

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