Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 500 (388 HP) 7G-Tronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 260 SE CAT (160 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | E-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W108) | E-class (W212) | S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 S (140 Hp) Automatic | E 500 (388 HP) 7G-Tronic | 260 SE CAT (160 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1967 year | 2009 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2013 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.7 l/100 km | 14.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 7.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 59 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | ||
| Power: | 140 hp | 388 hp | 160 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h | 235 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 12.5 sec | 5.2 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 224 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 530 Nm | 220 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 130 V 28 / 130.920 | M 103 E 26 / 103.941 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2778 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 2599 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 6 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.7 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 90.5 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.51 mm | 98 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4900 mm | 4868 mm | 5020 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1854 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1471 mm | 1437 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2874 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1585 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1604 mm | 1527 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 1970 kg | 2150 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1470 kg | 1615 kg | 1520 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.25 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R 16 W | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |