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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon – 560 SE, SEL petrol

W126 · 126.038 · 200 kW / 272 hp

1985 - 1987 · Petrol · Engine code M 117 E 56 / 117.968

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1985 - 1987
Engine code
M 117 E 56 / 117.968
Engine size
5,547 cc (5.5 litres)
Engine power
272 hp (200 kW) at 5,000 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
430 Nm at 3,750 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
96.5 x 94.8 mm
Compression ratio
9:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
Two-way catalytic converter (older type)

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
10W-40
Coolant
13.5 litres
Fuel tank
90 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
215/65 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
Twist-beam axle

Size and weight

Body style
Saloon (sedan)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5,160 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,446 mm
Weight (empty)
1,810 kg
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Wheelbase
3,070 mm
Front track
1,555 mm
Rear track
1,527 mm
Maximum weight (loaded)
2,270 kg
Load it can carry
460 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
17.1 l/100 km (about 5.8 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
10.6 l/100 km (about 9.4 km per litre)
Top speed
238 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
6.9 seconds

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