Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1987 S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.2 sec
0-60 mph: 7.8 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

231 Hp, 335 Nm
247 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1987 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4.2 l
4196 cm³
256.06 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) Sedan 1987 420 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5160 mm
203.15 in.

What is the width of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1820 mm
71.65 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

1660 kg
3660 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

2180 kg
4806 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

September, 1987

End of production

October, 1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.1 l/100 km 15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.2 sec

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

7.8 sec

Maximum speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 201.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

55.1 Hp/l

Torque

335 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 247 lb.-ft. @ 4000 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

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 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

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1660 kg 3660 lbs.

Max. weight

2180 kg 4806 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

Rear suspension

Trailing arm

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/