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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1972
Germany
A classic from the 1960s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1965 to 1972. Its petrol engines range from 129 to 200 hp across 13 variants. Compared with the previous generation (1964 – 1981), peak power fell from 250 to 200 hp, and minimum weight went down by 1,035 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1965 – 1972
Variants13
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power129 – 200 hp
0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.8 s
Top speed180 – 209 km/h
Fuel economy11.7 – 15.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 S 4MT RWD (129 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 12.8 s | 180 | 4-speed manual |
| 280 S 5MT RWD (140 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 140 hp | 12.5 s | 185 | 5-Speed manual |
| 250 SE 4MT RWD (150 HP) 2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 11.8 s | 190 | 4-speed manual |
| 280 SE 5MT RWD (160 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 10.5 s | 196 | 5-Speed manual |
| 280 SEL 5MT RWD (160 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 160 hp | 10.5 s | 196 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 SEb 4MT RWD (170 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 11.2 s | 200 | 4-speed manual |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (170 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 10.9 s | 201 | 5-Speed manual |
| 280 SE 3AT RWD (199 HP) 4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 199 hp | 11.0 s | 200 | 3-speed automatic |
| 280 SEL 3AT RWD (199 HP) 4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 199 hp | 11.0 s | 200 | 3-speed automatic |
| 300 SEL 3AT RWD (199 H) 4.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 199 hp | 11.0 s | 200 | 3-speed automatic |
| 280 SE 4MT RWD (200 HP) 3.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 9.0 s | 209 | 4-speed manual |
| 280 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) 3.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 9.0 s | 209 | 4-speed manual |
| 300 SEL 4MT RWD (200 HP) 3.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 200 hp | 9.0 s | 209 | 4-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 95 KW @ 5400 RPM129 HP @ 5400 RPM127 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 144 lb-ft @ 400 RPM195 Nm @ 400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3174 lbs (1440 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4276 lbs (1940 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 278 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 103 KW @ 5200 RPM140 HP @ 5200 RPM138 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM235 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4343 lbs (1970 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 293 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2496 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM216 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3262 lbs (1480 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4365 lbs (1980 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 281 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5500 RPM160 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM245 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph (196 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3296 lbs (1495 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4398 lbs (1995 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 293 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2778 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 118 KW @ 5500 RPM160 HP @ 5500 RPM158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM245 Nm @ 4250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph (196 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4464 lbs (2025 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 293 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5400 RPM170 HP @ 5400 RPM168 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 203 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM275 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4541 lbs (2060 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5820.2 lbs (2640 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 283 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5400 RPM170 HP @ 5400 RPM168 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM250 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 125 mph (201 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.7 in (1,481/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3615 lbs (1640 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4118 lbs (1868 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.9 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 296 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4520 cm3 (276 ci)
- Power
- 146 KW @ 4500 RPM199 HP @ 4500 RPM196 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 269 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM365 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 VR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3692 lbs (1675 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4720 lbs (2141 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 357 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4520 cm3 (276 ci)
- Power
- 146 KW @ 4500 RPM199 HP @ 4500 RPM196 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 269 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM365 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 VR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3759 lbs (1705 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4779 lbs (2168 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 357 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4520 cm3 (276 ci)
- Power
- 146 KW @ 4500 RPM199 HP @ 4500 RPM196 BHP @ 4500 RPM
- Torque
- 269 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM365 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 V 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3869 lbs (1755 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4898 lbs (2222 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 357 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3499 cm3 (214 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5800 RPM200 HP @ 5800 RPM197 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM292 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 VR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 192.9 in (4900 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 108.3 in (2751 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3428 lbs (1555 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4530 lbs (2055 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 309 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3499 cm3 (214 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5800 RPM200 HP @ 5800 RPM197 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM292 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 VR 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3494 lbs (1585 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4596 lbs (2085 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 309 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3499 cm3 (214 ci)
- Power
- 147 KW @ 5800 RPM200 HP @ 5800 RPM197 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 215 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM292 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 21.7 gallons (82.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185 V 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 196.9 in (5001 mm)
- Width
- 71.3 in (1811 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.3/58.5 in (1,481/1,486 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in (2850 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3593 lbs (1630 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4696 lbs (2130 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 309 g/km
Length4,900 – 5,001 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,415 – 1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,751 – 2,850 mm
Curb weight1,440 – 2,060 kg
Torque195 – 365 Nm
Ranges across all 13 variants of this generation.
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1951 – 1954 S-Klasse and predecessors -
1951 – 1957 S-Klasse and predecessors -
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2020 – 2025 S-Klasse and predecessors -
2026 – present S-Klasse and predecessors