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S-Class
1979
Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
Germany
Diesel
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
1979
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
W116
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
300 SD Automatic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
121 hp
Power (kW)
89 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
170 km/h
(106 mph)
0–60 mph
15.3 seconds
0–100 km/h
16.2 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,960 mm
(195.3 in)
Width
1,870 mm
(73.6 in)
Height
1,425 mm
(56.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,865 mm
(112.8 in)
Curb weight
1,715 kg
(3,781 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,350 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
Engine Configuration
Bore
2,998 cc
90.9 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
92.4 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
21.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Swing Axle
Trailing Arm
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
82 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.3 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.7 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
Gross Weight
2,180 kg
(4,806 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Interior
Equipment
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Climate Control
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
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
Cargo Capacity
465 kg
(1,025 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
Windows
Heated Windows
Optional
Heat-Insulating Windows
Yes
Windows › Heated Windows
Rear
Optional
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
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Air Condition
Optional
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
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
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
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
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Optional
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Optional
S-Class
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Headrest, Tilt
Optional
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Heated Seats
Optional
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Sedan
Variant
S-Class Standard
1973–2026
S-Class Sedan Generations
1 of 13
W116
1973–1981
Year
1979
Powertrain
300 SD Automatic
Horsepower
121 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Diesel
Sedan
RWD
Automatic, 4-speed
Diesel
