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S-Class
1978
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 25, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W116
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
350 SEL
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
205 hp
Power (kW)
151 kW
Torque
285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed
205 km/h
(127 mph)
0–60 mph
9.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10 seconds
Displacement
3,499 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,060 mm
(199.2 in)
Width
1,870 mm
(73.6 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,965 mm
(116.7 in)
Curb weight
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Configuration
Bore
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
65.8 mm
(2.6 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
96 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
19 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,521 mm
(59.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,505 mm
(59.3 in)
Ground Clearance
160 mm
(6.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Headlight Wipers
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Light
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Clock
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
4
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
579 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Textile
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Armrest
Middle
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Mercedes-Benz
581 vehicles
S-Class
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
S-Class Standard
1973–2026
S-Class Sedan Generations
1 of 13
W116
1973–1981
Year
1978
Powertrain
350 SEL
Horsepower
205 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
