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Generation 2, W126

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.1979 - 04.1985 · Europe

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Generation 2, W126

W126.021, W126.022, W126.023, W126.032, W126.036, W126.037

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 2, W126, Europe market. This overview covers 17 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1979 - 04.1985). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 17 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 110 E 28, M 110 V 28, M 116.961, M 116.963, M 117.961, M 117.963
Engine displacement, cc
2746–4973
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Manual 4, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
2930–3075
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

17 versions

2.7 L, 156 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S MT 09.1979 - 04.1985

2.7 L, 156 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S MT 10.1981 - 04.1985

2.7 L, 156 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 V 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 S AT 09.1979 - 04.1985

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade 09.1979 - 04.1985
280 SEL MTTop grade 06.1980 - 04.1985

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE MTTop grade 10.1981 - 04.1985
280 SEL MTTop grade 10.1981 - 04.1985

2.7 L, 185 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 110 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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280 SE AT 09.1979 - 04.1985
280 SEL AT 06.1980 - 04.1985

3.8 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116.961 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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380 SE ATTop grade 01.1980 - 09.1981
380 SEL ATTop grade 01.1980 - 09.1981

3.8 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 116.963 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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380 SE ATTop grade 10.1981 - 04.1985
380 SEL ATTop grade 10.1981 - 04.1985

5.0 L, 240 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117.961 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SE ATBase grade 01.1980 - 09.1981
500 SEL ATTop grade 01.1980 - 09.1981

5.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 117.963 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SE ATBase grade 10.1981 - 04.1985
500 SEL ATTop grade 10.1981 - 04.1985

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