Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan
04.1985 - 04.1991 · Europe
Generation 2, W126, facelift
W126.020, W126.024, W126.025, W126.034, W126.035, W126.036, W126.037, W126.038
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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 2, W126, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 34 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.1985 - 04.1991). 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: 34 trim entries.
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- M 103 E 26, M 103 E 30, M 116 E 42, M 117 E 50, M 117 E 56
- Engine displacement, cc
- 2597–5547
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 4, Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2930–3075
- Ground clearance, mm
- 150
- Fuel
- Petrol
Specifications and technical details
34 versions2.6 L, 166 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 26 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 260 SE MT | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
2.6 L, 166 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 26 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 260 SE AT | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SE MTBase grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 | |
| 300 SEL MTTop grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
3.0 L, 188 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SE ATBase grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 | |
| 300 SEL ATTop grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
4.2 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SE ATBase grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 | |
| 420 SEL ATTop grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 |
4.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SE ATBase grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 | |
| 420 SEL ATTop grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 |
5.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SE ATBase grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 | |
| 500 SEL ATTop grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 |
5.0 L, 265 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SE ATBase grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 | |
| 500 SEL ATTop grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 |
5.5 L, 300 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 560 SE ATBase grade | 04.1988 - 04.1991 | |
| 560 SEL ATTop grade | 04.1988 - 04.1991 |
5.5 L, 272 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 560 SEL AT | 04.1985 - 03.1988 |
2.6 L, 160 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 26 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 260 SE MT w/cat | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
2.6 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 26 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 260 SE AT w/cat | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
3.0 L, 179 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SE MT w/catBase grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 | |
| 300 SEL MT w/catTop grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
3.0 L, 179 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 103 E 30 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 300 SE AT w/catBase grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 | |
| 300 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 10.1985 - 04.1991 |
4.2 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SE AT w/catBase grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 | |
| 420 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 |
4.2 L, 224 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 116 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 420 SE AT w/catBase grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 | |
| 420 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 |
5.0 L, 223 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SE AT w/catBase grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 | |
| 500 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 10.1985 - 08.1987 |
5.0 L, 252 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 500 SE AT w/catBase grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 | |
| 500 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 09.1987 - 04.1991 |
5.5 L, 242 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 560 SEL AT w/cat | 04.1985 - 03.1988 |
5.5 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 117 E 56 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 560 SE AT w/catBase grade | 04.1988 - 04.1991 | |
| 560 SEL AT w/catTop grade | 04.1988 - 04.1991 |
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