Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126) 300 SE 5MT RWD (179 HP)
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126) · 1979 - 1991 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126) 300 SE 5MT RWD (179 HP) produces 179 hp and 255 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds and reaches 204 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 10.9 l/100 km, equal to 259 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 179 hp
- Torque
- 255 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.3 s
- Top speed
- 204 km/h
Engine
| Power | 179 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 132 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,962 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 204 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 10.9 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 8.0 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 259 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,019 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,936 mm |
| Cargo volume | 510 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,525 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,040 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/65 R15V |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126) 300 SE 5MT RWD (179 HP) compared with 600 trims of other cars from the 1976–1982 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 179 hp | 122 hp |
better than 85%
|
| Torque | 255 Nm | 189 Nm |
better than 81%
|
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 81%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | 12.7 s |
better than 79%
|
| Combined consumption | 10.9 l/100 km | 9.8 l/100 km |
better than 23%
|
| CO2 emissions | 259 g/km | 219 g/km |
better than 19%
|
| Cargo volume | 510 l | 428 l |
better than 76%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,525 kg | 1,244 kg |
better than 19%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 S 4MT RWD (156 HP) | Petrol | 156 hp | 225 Nm | — | 200 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | 272 g/km | |
| 260 SE 5MT RWD (170 HP) | Petrol | 170 hp | 228 Nm | 10.2 s | 204 km/h | 10.7 l/100 km | 254 g/km | |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (179 HP) | Petrol | 179 hp | 244 Nm | 9.3 s | 204 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | 259 g/km | |
| 280 SE 4MT RWD (185 HP) | Petrol | 185 hp | 240 Nm | — | 211 km/h | 11.6 l/100 km | 276 g/km | |
| 280 SEL 4MT RWD (185 HP) | Petrol | 185 hp | 240 Nm | — | 225 km/h | 11.6 l/100 km | 277 g/km | |
| 380 SE 4AT RWD (204 HP) | Petrol | 204 hp | 315 Nm | — | 214 km/h | 11.8 l/100 km | 281 g/km | |
| 380 SEL 4AT RWD (204 HP) | Petrol | 204 hp | 315 Nm | — | 225 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | 267 g/km | |
| 420 SE 4AT RWD (224 HP) | Petrol | 224 hp | 325 Nm | 8.3 s | 220 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 282 g/km | |
| 420 SEL 4AT RWD (224 HP) | Petrol | 224 hp | 325 Nm | 8.3 s | 220 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 282 g/km | |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (231 HP) | Petrol | 231 hp | 405 Nm | — | 225 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 282 g/km | |
| 500 SEL 4AT RWD (231 HP) | Petrol | 231 hp | 405 Nm | — | 225 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 282 g/km | |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (265 HP) | Petrol | 265 hp | 405 Nm | 7.2 s | 235 km/h | 12.4 l/100 km | 294 g/km |