Free Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W126) VIN Decoder
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W126) specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each S-Class (W126) variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 SE 5AT RWD (300 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.5 L | 296 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 560 SEL 4AT RWD (300 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.5 L | 296 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (265 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 500 SEL 4AT RWD (265 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (231 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 500 SEL 4AT RWD (231 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 5.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 420 SE 4AT RWD (224 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 4.2 L | 221 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 420 SEL 4AT RWD (224 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 4.2 L | 221 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 380 SE 4AT RWD (204 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 380 SEL 4AT RWD (204 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 3.8 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 280 SE 4MT RWD (185 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 2.7 L | 182 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 280 SEL 4MT RWD (185 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 2.7 L | 182 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
| 300 SE 5MT RWD (179 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 177 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (179 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 177 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 260 SE 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 2.6 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 280 S 4MT RWD (156 HP) | 1979–1991 | Petrol | 2.7 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 4sp | RWD | — |
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