Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126)
500 SEL V8
240 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1979-1981
0-100 km/h 8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Performance
| Power | 231 hp240 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 404Nm298lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Gross weight | 2,175kg4,795lb |
| Power-to-weight | 145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 21.2L/100 km11.1mpg US13.3mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,135mm202in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,820mm72in |
| Height | 1,440mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 3,070mm121in |
| Front track | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,517mm60in |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V126)500 SEL V8 | 240 hp 179 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V126)500 SEL V8 | 8.1 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V126)500 SEL V8 | 240 km/h 149 mph Unrestricted 225 km/h 140 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class SEL (V126)500 SEL V8 | 4,750 rpm | 3,200 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
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