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Mercedes-Benz 500500sel

W126 (1984–1991) · Gasoline · 5.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
184 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
0–60 mph
Not listed
Combined economy
13.0 mpg

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Alarm System

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Cold Weather Package

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Leather Upholstery Package

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Orthopedic Seat Package

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Power Rear Window Shade Package

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Rear Seat Package

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Overview

Production start
1984
Production end
1993
Size class
Midsize Cars
Doors
4
Seats
5
Steering side
Left

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine description
GUZZLER
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
5.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Engine power
184 hp
Engine torque
299 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Bosch CIS injection
Compression ratio
9
Bore and stroke
96.5 mm x 85.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
203.1 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
121.1 in
Wheel size
15 in
Fuel tank
23.8 US gal
Curb weight
3,900 lb

Performance & economy

Fuel type
Regular
Primary fuel
Regular Gasoline
City fuel economy
12.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
13.0 mpg

Range & reference data

CO₂ emissions (primary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ emissions (secondary fuel)
Needs verification
CO₂ tailpipe (primary fuel)
683.6 g/mi

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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