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Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Specs

(1987 - 1991) - Technical Specifications for Years 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Petrol

303.5 cu-in
4973 cm³

V 8

249 HP
252 PS / 185 kW

287 lb-ft
390 Nm

143 Mph
230 km/h

19 MPG
12.4 L/100 km
23 MPG UK

Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	W126

Body :	-

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	117.965

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	MPI - Bosch KE-Jetronic 3.1

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	303.5 cu-in / 4973 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.8 x 3.35 inches 96.5 x 85.0 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.0

Horsepower :	249 HP / 252 PS / 185 kW @ 5200 rpm

Maximum torque :	287 lb-ft / 390 Nm @ 3750 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Automatic


Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	19 MPG 12.4 L/100 km 23 MPG UK

Range :	451 miles / 725 km

Fuel Tank Capacity :	23.8 gallons 90 L 19.8 UK gallons

Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Performance

Top Speed :	143 Mph / 230 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	7.5 s


Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	120.87 inches / 307.0 cm

Length :	203.15 inches / 516.0 cm

Width :	71.65 inches / 182.0 cm

Height :	56.69 inches / 144.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3682 lbs / 1670 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	6.6 kg/hp


Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	18 cu-ft / 510 L


Mercedes Benz W126 500 SEL Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (- inches / - mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (- inches / - mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Front Suspension :	Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension :	multilink. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar