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Decode your Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C126) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 12 variants (1981–1992). No registration.

1981–1992 12 variants Coupe Petrol
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C126)
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C126) specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each S-Class Coupe (C126) variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
560 SEC 4AT (300 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.5 L 296 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD
560 SEC 4AT (279 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.5 L 275 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
500 SEC (265 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.0 L 261 bhp AUTOMATIC RWD
500 SEC 4AT (252 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.0 L 248 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
500 SEC 4AT (245 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.0 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
560 SEC 4AT (245 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.5 L 241 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
420 SEC 4AT (231 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 4.2 L 228 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
420 SEC 4AT (224 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 4.2 L 221 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
500 SEC 4AT (223 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 5.0 L 220 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
420 SEC 4AT (218 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 4.2 L 215 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
380 SEC 4AT (207 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 3.8 L 204 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD
420 SEC 4AT (204 HP) 1981–1992 Petrol 4.2 L 201 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C126) VIN FAQ

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Our database covers the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (C126) for model years 1981–1992, across 12 variants.
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