Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1981 - 1985/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1981 S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.1 sec
0-60 mph: 7.7 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

231 Hp, 405 Nm
299 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

5.0 l
4973 cm³
303.47 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) Sedan 1981 500 SEL V8 (231 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 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5135 mm
202.17 in.

What is the width of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1655 kg
3649 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

2175 kg
4795 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz
- Mercedes-Benz S-class
  - S-class SEL (V126)
    - 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
    - 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic
    - 380 SEL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
    - 380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 SEL (185 Hp) Automatic
    - 280 SEL (185 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V126)

Modification (Engine)

500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

October, 1981

End of production

September, 1985

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.2 l/100 km 15.5 US mpg
18.6 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.1 l/100 km 25.8 US mpg
31 UK mpg
11 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.1 sec

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

7.7 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 4750 rpm.

Power per litre

46.5 Hp/l

Torque

405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 299 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 117 E 50 / 117.963

Engine displacement

4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

96.5 mm 3.8 in.

Piston Stroke

85 mm 3.35 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.5 l 14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg 3649 lbs.

Max. weight

2175 kg 4795 lbs.

Max load

520 kg 1146 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5135 mm 202.17 in.

Width

1820 mm 71.65 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

3070 mm 120.87 in.

Front track

1545 mm 60.83 in.

Rear (Back) track

1517 mm 59.72 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

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14
Rear wheel tires: 205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14
Rear wheel rims: 6.5J x 14

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985/