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Mercedes-Benz 500mercedes-benz 500sec

W126 (1984–1991) · Gasoline · 5.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
227 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
7.9 s
Combined economy
15.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1986
Production end
1991
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Luxury car
Size class
Large car
Doors
2
Seats
4
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
5.0 L
Displacement
5.0 L
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
227 hp
Engine torque
287 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
Compression ratio
9
Bore and stroke
97.0 mm x 85.0 mm
Engine code
M117
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Gears
4
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
192.1 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Front track
2.3 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
15 in
Cargo volume (min)
0.4 cu ft
Cargo volume (max)
0.4 cu ft
Fuel tank
23.8 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
7.9 s
Top speed
140 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
13.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
17.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
15.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
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