Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S204) C 180 Kompressor (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 320 CDI (235 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | C-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | C-class T-modell (S204) | S-class Long (W221) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SE V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | C 180 Kompressor (156 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | S 320 CDI (235 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 2007 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2008 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 12-12.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.1-7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.7-8.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 66 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 227-231 g/km | ||
| Power: | 231 hp | 156 hp | 235 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 3600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 215 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 10.2 sec | 7.8 sec |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 230 Nm @ 2800-4600 rpm. | 540 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.963 | M 271.952 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 9.3 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 G-TRONIC | 7G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4596 mm | 5209 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1770 mm | 1872 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | 2115 mm | |
| Height: | 1436 mm | 1459 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2760 mm | 3165 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1541 mm | 1604 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1544 mm | 1606 mm |
| Front overhang: | 765 mm | 871 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | 1173 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 485 l | 560 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1500 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Pneumatic elastic element | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Pneumatic elastic element | |
| Max weight: | 2140 kg | 2080 kg | 2655 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1475 kg | 1995 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.84 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 205/55 R16 | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 7J x 16 | 8J x 17 |