Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126) | S-class SE (W126) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | 500 SE V8 (240 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 1981 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.2 l/100 km | 21.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 240 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 9 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 13.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 5135 mm | 4995 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1517 mm |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Threaded twist beam |
| Max weight: | 2175 kg | 2140 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1655 kg | 1620 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |