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Generation 3, W140

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

03.1991 - 03.1994 · Europe

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Generation 3, W140

W140, V140

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 3, W140, Europe market. This overview covers 38 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1991 - 03.1994). 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: 38 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 104 E 28, M 104 E 32, M 119 E 42, M 119 E 50, M 120 E 60, OM 603 D 35 LA
Engine displacement, cc
2799–5987
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
Wheelbase, mm
3040–3140
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 3, W140 · Europe · 03.1991 - 03.1994. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Adjustable dampers
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Specifications and technical details

38 versions

3.4 L, 150 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 603 D 35 LA · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
300 SD AT 08.1992 - 05.1993
S 350 Turbodiesel AT 06.1993 - 03.1994

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 104 E 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SE 2.8 MT 01.1993 - 05.1993
S 280 MT 06.1993 - 03.1994

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 104 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SE 2.8 ATTop grade 01.1993 - 05.1993
S 280 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 104 E 28 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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300 SE 2.8 ATTop grade 01.1993 - 05.1993
S 280 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

3.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 104 E 32 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
300 SE MTTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
300 SEL MTTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
S 320 MTTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 320 MT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

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

M 104 E 32 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
300 SE ATTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
300 SEL ATTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
S 320 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 320 AT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

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

M 104 E 32 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
300 SE ATTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
300 SEL ATTop grade 04.1991 - 05.1993
S 320 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 320 AT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

4.2 L, 286 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 119 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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400 SE ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992
400 SEL ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992

4.2 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 119 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
400 SE ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
400 SEL ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
S 420 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 420 AT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

5.0 L, 326 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 119 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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500 SE ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992
500 SEL ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992

5.0 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 119 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
500 SE ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
500 SEL ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
S 500 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 500 AT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

6.0 L, 408 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 120 E 60 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
600 SE ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992
600 SEL ATTop grade 04.1991 - 08.1992

6.0 L, 394 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 120 E 60 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
600 SE ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
600 SEL ATTop grade 09.1992 - 05.1993
S 600 ATTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994
S 600 AT LTop grade 06.1993 - 03.1994

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