Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.6 Automatic (300 hp)

Generation 1 (W126/C126) Facelift · 1985–1991

General

Car class
F
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

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
5,547 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
455 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,750 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10
Bore
96.5 mm
Stroke
94.8 mm
Engine code
M117.968
Engine model
m117.968
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine power
300 hp
Max power (kW)
221 kW
Max power RPM
5,000 rpm

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
215/65 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
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.8 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
21.2 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
13.1 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
16.9 l/100 km
Fuel grade
92 octane

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