Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1965 – 1972 Germany

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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

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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.