Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.8 Automatic (204 hp)

Generation 2 (W126) · 1979–1985

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Length
5286 mm
Width
1821 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
3076 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,800 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
204 hp
Max power (kW)
150 kW
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
9.4
Bore
88 mm
Stroke
78.9 mm
Engine code
M116.963
Engine model
m116.963
Valvetrain
SOHC
Max power RPM
150 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
205/65 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
209 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
9.8 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
16.1 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
10.7 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
13 l/100 km
Fuel grade
80 octane

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