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Brand
Series
Model
Modification
500 SE V8 (265 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1987, Sep
End of production
1991, Aug
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
265 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
405 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 298.71 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1670 kg 3681.7 lbs
Length
5020 mm 197.64 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7J x 15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15.8
l/100 km
14.89
US mpg
17.88
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.8
l/100 km
26.73
US mpg
32.1
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Engine Model
M 117 E 50 / 117.965
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4973 cm³ 303.47 cu. In.
Power
265 hp (at 5200 rpm)
Torque
405 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 298.71 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
96.5 mm 3.8 in
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in
Compression ratio
10
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
13.5
l
14.31
US qt
11.88
UK qt
Length
5020 mm 197.64 in
Width
1820 mm 71.65 in
Height
1437 mm 56.57 in
Wheelbase
2930 mm 115.35 in
Front track
1555 mm 61.22 in
Rear (Back) track
1527 mm 60.12 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Double wishbone
- Rear
Threaded twist beam
Tire size
- Front
205/65 R15
- Rear
205/65 R15
Wheel rims
7J x 15
Rear wheel rims
7J x 15
Kerb weight
1670 kg 3681.7 lbs
Max. weight
2190 kg 4828.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs
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