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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic /1985, 1986, 1987/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1985 - 1987/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1985 S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
223 Hp, 365 Nm
269 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
5.0 l
4973 cm3
303.47 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1985 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 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 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5160 mm
203.15 in.
What is the width of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
1670 kg
3682 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
2190 kg
4828 lbs.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
500 SEL V8 CAT (223 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
September, 1985
End of production
September, 1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
15.9 l/100 km 14.8 US mpg
17.8 UK mpg
6.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.6 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.5 kg/Hp, 133.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 218.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
223 Hp @ 4700 rpm.
Power per litre
44.8 Hp/l
Torque
365 Nm @ 2500 rpm. 269 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 117 E 50 / 117.965
Engine displacement
4973 cm3 303.47 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
9:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
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
1670 kg 3682 lbs.
Max. weight
2190 kg 4828 lbs.
Max load
520 kg 1146 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5160 mm 203.15 in.
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in.
Height
1441 mm 56.73 in.
Wheelbase
3070 mm 120.87 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, Torsion bar
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: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15