Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
170 / 231
Displacement (ccm)
4973
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Range S-Class
Generation 126
Model series S-Class (126) Sedan/Saloon (1979 - 1985)
Engine version 500 SEL
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 10.1981
Model end date 09.1985
PERFORMANCE Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Maximum power (kW) 170
Maximum power (HP) 231
Acceleration (s) 8,1
Top speed (km/h) 225
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 90,0 l
Fuel consumption city 15,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 9,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 11,4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 11,9 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Torque 405
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / V-engine
Number of cylinders 8
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4973
Power / torque 170 kW (231 HP) / 405 Nm
Power (KW) 170
Power (HP) 231
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 4973 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 4750 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 3000 RPM
TRANSMISSION Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Length (mm) 5135
Width (mm) 1820
Height (mm) 1434
Wheelbase (mm) 3075
Turning circle (m) 12,3 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 505
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1655
Gross weight (kg) 2175
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 520
Roof load capacity 100 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1500 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 750 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
ABS Series (included)
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 205/70R14V
EQUIPMENT Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
Airbag driver Optional (extra charge)
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Series (included)
Window electric lifter (rear) Series (included)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Series (included)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Series (included)
Central locking system Series (included)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Automatic 1981
Rust warranty none

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