Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 320 (231 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W140) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | S 320 (231 Hp) Automatic | 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1992 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 15.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 7.2 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 405 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104 E 32 | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l | 13.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 5160 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1485 mm | 1441 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1527 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Threaded twist beam |
| Max weight: | 2550 kg | 1980 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1890 kg | 1690 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |