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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon – 380 SE, SEL petrol

W126 · 126.032, 126.033 · 160 kW / 218 hp

1980 - 1981 · Petrol · Engine code M 116 E 38 / 116.961

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1980 - 1981
Engine code
M 116 E 38 / 116.961
Engine size
3,818 cc (3.8 litres)
Engine power
218 hp (160 kW) at 5,500 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
305 Nm at 4,000 rpm
Cylinders
8, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
16 (2 per cylinder)
Valve system
SOHC
Bore x stroke
92 x 71.8 mm
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
9 litres
Engine oil grade
15W-40
Coolant
12.5 litres
Fuel tank
90 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/70 R14 or 195/70 R14
Wheel (rim) size
6.5J x 14 or 6J x 14
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Recirculating ball, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Trailing arm

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4,995 to 5,135 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,436 to 1,440 mm
Weight (empty)
1,595 to 1,615 kg
Boot space
505 litres
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Wheelbase
2,930 to 3,070 mm
Front track
1,545 mm
Rear track
1,517 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,115 to 2,135 kg
Load it can carry
520 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
18.8 to 18.9 l/100 km (about 5.3 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
11.1 l/100 km (about 9 km per litre)
Top speed
215 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
9.3 seconds

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.