Mercedes-Benz S class II (W126) Sedan All photos (8)

Mercedes-Benz S class II (W126) Sedan

1979–1985 · 12 versions

Power
122–241 hp (90–177 kW)
Fuel
Gasoline, Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic, Manual
Drive
Rear
Fuel consumption
8.1–16.3 l/100 km
0–100 km/h
from 7.3 s
Top speed
175–230 km/h

The Mercedes-Benz S class II (W126) sedan was made in 1979–1985. The catalogue lists 12 versions (gasoline, diesel) with 122–241 hp (90–177 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 8.1–16.3 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 7.3–15.2 s.

Versions

12 · the arrow opens the version's details, a column title sorts

All GasolineDiesel
More Version Power Fuel Gearbox Drive 0–100 km/h Consumption
280 2.7 AT 156 HP 156 hp 115 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.8 s 15.6 l
280 2.7 AT 185 HP 185 hp 136 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 10.8 s 14.0 l
280 2.7 MT 156 HP 156 hp 115 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 10.1 s 10.9 l
280 2.7 MT 185 HP 185 hp 136 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.8 s 10.3 l
300 3.0 AT 122 HP 122 hp 90 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 15.2 s 8.4 l
300 3.0 AT 125 HP 125 hp 92 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 15.2 s 8.1 l
380 3.8 AT 204 HP 204 hp 150 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 9.8 s 13.0 l
380 3.8 MT 204 HP 204 hp 150 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.2 s –
500 5.0 AT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.0 s 11.4 l
500 5.0 AT 241 HP 241 hp 177 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.1 s 16.3 l
500 5.0 MT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 7.5 s –
500 5.0 MT 241 HP 241 hp 177 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 7.3 s –

Other S class II (W126) body styles

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Coupe

Other S class generations

All generations →
S class VII (W223) Facelift from 2026S class VII (W223) from 2020S class VI (W222, C217) Facelift 2017–2020S class VI (W222, C217) 2013–2017S class V (W221) Facelift 2009–2013S class V (W221) 2005–2009S class IV (W220) Facelift 2002–2006S class IV (W220) 1998–2005S class III (W140) Facelift 1994–1999S class III (W140) 1991–1998S class II (W126) Facelift 1985–1991S class I (W116) 1972–1980S class W108 1965–1972