Mercedes-Benz S class I (W116) Sedan All photos (6)

Mercedes-Benz S class I (W116) Sedan

1972–1980 · 23 versions

Power
112–286 hp (82–210 kW)
Fuel
Gasoline, Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic, Manual
Drive
Rear
Fuel consumption
9.0–20.1 l/100 km
0–100 km/h
from 6.9 s
Top speed
165–225 km/h

The Mercedes-Benz S class I (W116) sedan was made in 1972–1980. The catalogue lists 23 versions (gasoline, diesel) with 112–286 hp (82–210 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 9.0–20.1 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 6.9–17.0 s.

Versions

23 · 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 12.3 s 15.9 l
280 2.7 AT 160 HP 160 hp 118 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 12.3 s 15.9 l
280 2.7 AT 177 HP 177 hp 130 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.3 s 14.2 l
280 2.7 AT 185 HP 185 hp 136 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.3 s 14.3 l
280 2.7 MT 156 HP 156 hp 115 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 11.5 s 14.4 l
280 2.7 MT 160 HP 160 hp 118 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 11.5 s 14.4 l
280 2.7 MT 177 HP 177 hp 130 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 10.5 s 12.6 l
280 2.7 MT 185 HP 185 hp 136 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 10.5 s 12.8 l
300 3.0 AT 112 HP 112 hp 82 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 17.0 s 9.0 l
300 3.0 AT 115 HP 115 hp 85 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 17.0 s 10.6 l
300 3.0 AT 122 HP 122 hp 90 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 16.2 s 10.6 l
350 3.5 AT 194 HP 194 hp 143 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 10.3 s 14.6 l
350 3.5 AT 200 HP 200 hp 147 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 10.3 s 14.7 l
350 3.5 AT 205 HP 205 hp 151 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 10.3 s 14.7 l
350 3.5 MT 194 HP 194 hp 143 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.5 s 13.2 l
350 3.5 MT 200 HP 200 hp 147 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.5 s 13.3 l
350 3.5 MT 205 HP 205 hp 151 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.5 s 13.2 l
450 4.5 AT 218 HP 218 hp 160 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 9.3 s 15.7 l
450 4.5 AT 224 HP 224 hp 165 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 9.3 s 15.9 l
450 4.5 MT 218 HP 218 hp 160 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 8.8 s –
450 4.5 MT 224 HP 224 hp 165 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 8.8 s –
450 6.8 AT 286 HP 286 hp 210 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 7.4 s 20.1 l
450 6.8 MT 286 HP 286 hp 210 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 6.9 s –

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 II (W126) 1979–1985S class W108 1965–1972