MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) manuals - service and repair

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S-Class Saloon (W126) (10.1979 - 06.1991)
Technical data MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126)
  • Engines currently produced 260 SE, 280 S, 280 SE, SEL, 3.8, 300 SD, 300 SDL, 300 SE, SEL, 350 SD, SDL, 380 SE, SEL, 420 SE, SEL, 500 SE, SEL, 500 SE, SEL Cat, 500 SEL, 560 SE, SEL, S 500
  • Max. power [kW] 220
  • Min. power [kW] 92
  • Max. power [hp] 300
  • Min. power [hp] 125
  • Max. number of cylinders 8
  • Min. number of cylinders 5
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 5547
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 2599
  • Max. engine displacement 5.5
  • Min. engine displacement 2.5
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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