Generations and modifications
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Generations
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2003–2003
1 modification
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
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Park Avenue
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3.8 L | — | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
1992–1993 W124 (W124)
6 modifications · The 500E was the high-performance V8 sedan developed jointly by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche on the W124 platform. It was sold in the United States for the 1992 and 1993 model years, where it became one of the most notable 500-badged Mercedes performance sedans. The model remained a W124-based four-door sedan throughout its short production run.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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500e
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 322 hp | 322 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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500se
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Gasoline · 5.6 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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500sec
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Gasoline · 5.6 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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500sel 5.0l
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 322 hp | 322 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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500sel 5.6l
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Gasoline · 5.6 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
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500sl
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Gasoline · 5.6 L · 300 hp | 300 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive |
1986–1989 R107 (R107) facelift
1 modification · This facelifted R107 500SL continued the same roadster line after the mid-cycle updates applied to the SL family. In the U.S. market, the 500SL remained on sale through the end of the R107 run, with the final model years carrying the updated specification.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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500sl
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 245 hp | 245 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1986–1991 W126 (W126) facelift
1 modification · This facelifted W126 500SEC represents the updated coupe phase of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship two-door model. The U.S. market received the revised car through the end of the W126 coupe’s production run, with the facelifted version carrying the later styling and equipment changes.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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mercedes-benz 500sec
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Gasoline · 4973.0 L · 245 hp | 245 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1986–1991 W126 (W126) facelift
1 modification · This facelifted W126 500SEL reflects the updated S-Class styling and equipment changes introduced during the model’s lifecycle. The U.S. market continued to receive the 500SEL through the end of the W126 run, with the facelifted cars carrying the later specification.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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mercedes-benz 500sel
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Gasoline · 4973.0 L · 238 hp | 238 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1985–1989 R107 (R107)
1 modification · The R107 500SL was the V8-powered version of Mercedes-Benz’s long-running SL roadster line. It was sold in the United States for the 1985 through 1989 model years, making it the main U.S.-market 500-badged SL of the era. The model used the R107 chassis and remained part of the same basic body shell throughout its run.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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mercedes-benz 500sl
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 227 hp | 227 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
1984–1991 W126 (W126)
1 modification · The W126 500SEL was the long-wheelbase V8 sedan version of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class. It was sold in the United States during the 1984 through 1991 model years, where it served as the top-end 500-badged sedan before the later 500SEL 5.0L and 500SEL 5.6L variants appeared in the catalog context. The W126 body defined the model’s entire lifecycle.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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500sel
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 184 hp | 184 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
1984–1991 W126 (W126)
1 modification · The W126 500SEC was the two-door coupe counterpart to the 500SEL in Mercedes-Benz’s flagship lineup. It was sold in the United States from 1984 through 1991, sharing the same W126 architecture and V8 positioning as the sedan. The coupe remained a distinct body style within the W126 family throughout its run.
| Modification | Engine | Power (hp) | Transmission | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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mercedes-benz 500sec
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Gasoline · 5.0 L · 227 hp | 227 hp | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive |
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