Mercedes W126 parts online catalogue

MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 cars represent the second generation of the 5-seat executive class saloons produced by the German concern from 1979 to 1992. With the sales result of 818,036 car units, it was the most successful S-Klasse generation. In 1981, the famous “Wheels Magazine” Australian automobile periodical named the 380 SE version the best car of the year. In 1988 and 1989 the American Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) gave this saloon the title of the world’s safest car. You can buy spare parts for Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 on our website. Hurry to order a spare part you need: on our website we currently offer promotions on oil / cabin / fuel filters, brake discs, brake calipers and pads and on other spare parts for cars of different models and makes.

Technical specifications of Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126

Depending on the version, the length of the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 car was 4,995–5,020 mm, width – 1,820 mm, height – 1,430–1,437 mm. The luggage compartment volume was 510 litres. The road clearance was 150 mm. Due to a new body design, the drag coefficient was reduced to 0.36, which allowed to decrease fuel consumption averagely by 10%.

Main versions

29 versions of Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (1979 – 1922) were produced over all the manufacturing time: 26 petrol and 3 diesel ones. The 560 SE MT was the most powerful among them. It was equipped with the 8-cylinder 16-valve 300 hp engine capable of developing a torque of 455 Nm. The car could accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reach the maximum speed of 250 km/h. Urban fuel consumption was 17.6 litres, combined – 14.1 litres, extra-urban – 11.1 litres. The payload capacity was 460 kg. The front axle of the vehicle was equipped with ventilated brake discs, the rear axle - with non-ventilated ones . The suspension was independent.

S-Klasse W126 trim levels

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 cars had a very rich equipment list for that time. They were standardly equipped with the traction control system and anti-lock braking system, driver airbag, seatbelt pretensioners, air conditioner, front power windows, power steering, etc. On many of the car versions, the driver seat was 8-way power adjustable and had a position memory function. In addition, one could order a roof hatch and alloy wheel rims, heated seats, automatic ride height control system, cruise control and other equipment.