Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1988 S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

240 km/h | 149 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1988 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

279 Hp, 430 Nm
317 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1988 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

5.5 l
5547 cm³
338.5 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1988 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5020 mm
197.64 in.

What is the width of 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

1800 kg
3968 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

2260 kg
4982 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

April, 1988

End of production

January, 1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.6 l/100 km 13.4 US mpg
16.1 UK mpg
5.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

240 km/h 149 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.5 kg/Hp, 155 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 238.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

50.3 Hp/l

Torque

430 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 317 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 56 / 117.968

Engine displacement

5547 cm³ 338.5 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

94.8 mm 3.73 in.

Compression ratio

10:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

Max. weight

2260 kg 4982 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5020 mm 197.64 in.

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in.

Height

1437 mm 56.57 in.

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in.

Front track

1555 mm 61.22 in.

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Twist-beam axle

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 215/65 R15

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 560 SE V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/