Car specifications » Mercedes-Benz cars »

Mercedes-Benz 500 SE {W 126}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.50 mm × 85.00 mm 3.8 in × 3.35 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4973 cc (303.471 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.20:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 233 km/h (145 mph)
Fuel consumption 9.1/11.4/15.2 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban as per 80/1268/EEC
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 140.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1023.4 kPa (148.4 psi)
Specific torque 81.44 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 117 E 50 / 117.963
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 621.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2930 mm
wheelbase 115.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4995 mm
Length (inches) 196.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1436 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1620 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3571 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.360
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres 205/70 VR 14
Wheels 6½J x 14 H 2
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Brake ∅ 278 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.24

General information

RAC rating 46.2
Number made
Model code W 126 E 50
Model family W 126
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE {W 126} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1981

Similar cars

Tags