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1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1985 S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?204 Hp, 310 Nm
228.64 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1985 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1985 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5020 mm
197.64 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1820 mm
71.65 in.
What is the curb weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?2120 kg
4673.8 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985)
Modification (Engine) 420 SE V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic
Start of production June, 1985 year
End of production September, 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.3 l/100 km 25.29 US mpg
30.37 UK mpg
10.75 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.2 kg/Nm, 193.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 48.6 Hp/l
Torque 310 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 228.64 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 116 E 42 / 116.965
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 9
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max. weight 2120 kg 4673.8 lbs.
Max load 520 kg 1146.4 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 Trailing arm
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Rear wheel tires: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15