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(1984 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in, 172.3 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, 405.0 N·m / 298.7 lb·ft / 298.7 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 500 SEL | Issued until | |
| Serie | 500 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5135 mm / 202.2 in / 202.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1655 kg / 3649 lb / 3649 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in / 71.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3070 mm / 120.9 in / 120.9 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.21 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.5 mm / 3.80 in / 3.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo K-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 4973 cm3 / 303.5 cu in / 303.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 621.63 cm3/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder / 37.934 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 172.3 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 405.0 N·m / 298.7 lb·ft / 298.7 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 68.9 kW / 92.4 hp / 92.4 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 34.6 kW/l / 0.761 bhp/cu in / 0.761 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 81.4 N·m/l / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in / 0.71 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.24 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 139.6 kW/ton / 105.8 bhp/ton / 105.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.3 m / 40.4 ft / 40.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs,CA, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs, Semi-trailing arm, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL
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