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

W126 · 205 kW / 279 hp

1987 - 1991 · Petrol · Engine code M 117 E 56 / 117.968

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
1987 - 1991
Engine code
M 117 E 56 / 117.968
Engine size
5,547 cc (5.5 litres)
Engine power
279 hp (205 kW) at 5,200 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
10:1
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
5,020 to 5,160 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,437 to 1,446 mm
Weight (empty)
1,800 to 1,830 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)
2,260 to 2,290 kg
Load it can carry
460 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use in town
17.6 l/100 km (about 5.7 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
11.1 l/100 km (about 9 km per litre)
Top speed
240 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
7.2 seconds

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