Mercedes-Benz 500 W126 facelift (1986–1991)
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W126 facelift (1986–1991), 1986–1991. Gasoline · 4,973.0 L · 238 hp · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph in 7.2 s and top speed 140 mph.
W126 facelift (1986–1991)
1986 - 1991
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Comparable trims
Solo
Comparison mode
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine volume
4,973.0 L
Horsepower
238
Torque
287 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
7.2 s
Top speed
140 mph
Curb weight
4 lbs
Wheelbase
3040 mm
Dimensions
5159 × 1796 × 1440 mm
Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined)
13.0 / 17.0 / 15.0 mpg
Packages
Available packages for this modification
General information
| Brand country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Luxury large car |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Steering side | Left-hand drive |
Dimensions
| Length | 5159 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1796 mm |
| Height | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3040 mm |
| Clearance | 6 mm |
| Front track | 59 mm |
| Rear track | 59 mm |
Volume and weight
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.8 gal |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4 lbs |
| Gross weight | 5 lbs |
Engine
| Engine type | Gasoline |
|---|---|
| Engine position | Front |
| Engine volume | 4,973.0 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 238 hp |
| Torque | 287 lb-ft |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Bosch KE-Jetronic fuel injection |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
Transmission
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 140 mph |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s |
| Fuel economy standard | EPA |
| Fuel economy city | 13.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 17.0 mpg |
| Fuel economy combined | 15.0 mpg |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
Suspension and brakes
| Front suspension | Independent double wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |