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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon – 420 SE, SEL petrol

W126 · 170 kW / 231 hp

1985 - 1987 · Petrol

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1985 - 1987
Engine code
M 116 E 42 / 116.965
Engine size
4,196 cc (4.2 litres)
Engine power
231 hp (170 kW) at 5,400 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
335 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 78.9 mm
Compression ratio
10:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
No catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-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
205/65 R15
Wheel (rim) size
7J x 15
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
5,020 to 5,160 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,437 to 1,441 mm
Weight (empty)
1,640 to 1,660 kg
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Wheelbase
2,930 to 3,070 mm
Front track
1,555 mm
Rear track
1,527 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,160 to 2,180 kg
Load it can carry
520 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
15.1 l/100 km (about 6.6 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
8.7 l/100 km (about 11.5 km per litre)
Top speed
222 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
8.2 seconds

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