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

Generation 2 (W126) · 1979–1985

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
5
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
4910 mm
Width
1828 mm
Height
1406 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Front track
1545 mm
Rear track
1517 mm
Curb weight
1585 kg
Gross weight
2105 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,839 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
204 hp
Max power (kW)
150 kW
Max power RPM
5,250 rpm
Maximum torque
315 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,250 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
9.4
Bore
88.0 mm
Stroke
78.9 mm
Engine code
M116.963
Engine model
m116
Valvetrain
OHC

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
205/65 R15
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Wheel size
7.5x16 ET25, 7x15 ET25, 8x16 ET20
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA66.6 5x112 mm

Performance

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

Fuel Economy

Combined fuel consumption
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel grade
80 octane
City fuel consumption
16.1 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km

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