1987 500 SE Specs1987 (W126) Mercedes 500 SE Specifications & Performance
1987 - 1991 (W126)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5 L V8
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- 146 mph
- 
- 7.2 seconds
- 
- 261 BHP
- 
- 25.4 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 430 L
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- 1,670 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 7.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 7.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 156 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 261 BHP
- Torque
- 299 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 25.4 mpg
- Urban
- 17.9 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 32.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 502 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 5 Litre
- 4,973 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 261 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
- 265 ps @ 5,200 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 299 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
- 405 N·m @ 4,000 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
- Engine Name
- M117 E50
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 96.5 x 85 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.14:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 52 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 33 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 622 cc
- BMEP
- 10.2 Bar
- 148.4 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Luxury Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 430 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.8 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,670 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,190 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 520 kg
- Length
- 5,020 mm
- Width
- 1,820 mm
- Height
- 1,437 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,930 mm
- Front Track
- 1,555 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,527 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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