| General information |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Modification (Engine) | 280 SEL (185 Hp) |
| Start of production | December, 1979 year |
| End of production | September, 1985 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17.3 l/100 km
13.6 US mpg16.33 UK mpg5.78 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed |
210 km/h
130.49 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.6 kg/Hp, 116.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.6 kg/Nm, 150.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 185 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 67.4 Hp/l |
| Torque |
240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M 110 E 28 / 110.987 |
| Engine displacement |
2746 cm3
167.57 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
78.8 mm
3.1 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10.5 l
11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1590 kg
3505.35 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2110 kg
4651.75 lbs. |
| Max load |
520 kg
1146.4 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
5135 mm
202.17 in. |
| Width |
1820 mm
71.65 in. |
| Height |
1434 mm
56.46 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 |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14Rear wheel tires: 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14Rear wheel rims: 6J x 14 |
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