Mercedes-Benz S-Class SE (W126, facelift 1985) (1985–1991)
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class SE (W126, facelift 1985) was offered with 13 gasoline engine versions, from 160 to 300 hp, built 1985–1991.
EnlargeProduction years1985–1991
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length197.6 in (5,020 mm)
Width71.7 in (1,820 mm)
Height56.6 in (1,437 mm)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (90 l)
All Mercedes-Benz S-Class SE (W126, facelift 1985) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 SE (160 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | |||||
| 260 SE (166 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 166 hp (122 kW) | |||||
| 300 SE (188 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 9.1 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 300 SE CAT (179 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 179 hp (132 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 9.3 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 420 SE V8 (218 hp) Automatic | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) | 8.3 s | 135 mph (218 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 420 SE V8 CAT (204 hp) Automatic | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 204 hp (150 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 8.7 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 560 SEL (242 hp) | 1985–1991 | Gasoline | 242 hp (178 kW) | |||||
| 560 SEL (272 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 272 hp (200 kW) | |||||
| 420 SE V8 (231 hp) Automatic | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm) | 8.2 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 420 SE V8 CAT (224 hp) Automatic | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 224 hp (165 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | 8.3 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 500 SE,SEL (252 hp) | 1987–1991 | Gasoline | 252 hp (185 kW) | |||||
| 560 SE V8 (300 hp) Automatic | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 336 lb-ft (455 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 560 SE V8 CAT (279 hp) Automatic | 1988–1991 | Gasoline | 279 hp (205 kW) | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) | 7.2 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.