Mercedes1985 420 SEL Specs

1985 (V126) Mercedes 420 SEL Specifications & Performance

1985, 1986, 1987 (V126)

Tech Specs Summary


4.2 L V8

135 mph

8.3 seconds

215 BHP

25.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

430 L
kg
1,630 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
135 mph
0-62 mph
8.3 seconds
0-60 mph
8.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
132 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
243 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.7 mpg
Urban
19 mpg
Extra Urban
31.7 mpg
Total Range
508 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
4.2 Litre
4,196 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
218 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
243 lb·ft @ 3,750 RPM
330 N·m @ 3,750 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M116 E42
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
92 x 78.9 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.17:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
51 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
524 cc
BMEP
9.9 Bar
143.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Limousine
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
430 L
Turning Circle
12.2 m
Kerb Weight
1,630 kg
Gross Weight
2,150 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
5,160 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
1,441 mm
Wheelbase
3,070 mm
Front Track
1,555 mm
Rear Track
1,527 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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