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Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

560 SEL V8 CAT (279 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1987

End of production

April, 1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

5

Doors

4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.6 kg/Hp, 152.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 235 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

50.3 Hp/l

Torque

430 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 56 / 117.968

Engine displacement

5547 cm³

Number of cylinders

8

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm

Piston Stroke

94.8 mm

Compression ratio

10

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

Engine oil specification

Log in to see.

Coolant

13.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1830 kg

Max. weight

2290 kg

Max load

460 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

5160 mm

Width

1820 mm

Height

1446 mm

Wheelbase

3070 mm

Front track

1555 mm

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm

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