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Vehicles›Make›Mercedes-Benz›Model›S-Class

1980 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Germany Gasoline RWD SedanUpdated 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: 1980
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Generation

W126

Seats

5

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 280 SEL
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 185 hp
Power (kW): 136 kW
Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
0–60 mph: 9.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 10 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 5,135 mm (202.2 in)
Width: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height: 1,434 mm (56.5 in)
Wheelbase: 3,075 mm (121.1 in)
Curb weight: 1,590 kg (3,505 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Torque: 4,500 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30

Engine Configuration

Bore: 86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke

2,746 cc

78.8 mm (3.1 in)

Compression Ratio

9 :1

Engine Configuration

Inline

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Front

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 90 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 11.6 – 11.9 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,545 mm (60.8 in)
Track, Rear: 1,517 mm (59.7 in)
Turning Circle: 12.3 m
Ground Clearance: 150 mm (5.9 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan

Equipment

Windows

Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows

Interior

Equipment

Rear-view Mirror

Anti-glare: Manual

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Optional
Back Pocket: Optional
Card Holder: Optional

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
Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

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 emblem

Mercedes-Benz581 vehicles

Gross Weight

2,110 kg (4,652 lb)

Max Trailer Load, braked 12%

1,500 kg (3,307 lb)

Max Trailer Load, unbraked

750 kg (1,653 lb)

Cargo Capacity

520 kg (1,146 lb)

Max Roof Load

100 kg (220 lb)

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional
Second Row: Optional
Rear: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
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

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

Fridge

Optional

Under Seats

Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Light: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch

Front: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Fridge

Trunk: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Entry Guard

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Driver Side: Optional
Passenger Side: Optional
Rear Seat: Optional
Make-up Light: Optional

Other Equipment

Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes: 4
Colour: Black

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 505 litres

Seats

Colour & Material

Seat Colour: Black

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Headrest, Height: Yes

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Backrest Angle

Tire Repair Kit

Optional

Compressor

Optional

Fire Extinguisher

Optional

Warning Triangle

Yes

First Aid Kit

Yes

Trunk Modules

Optional

Coat Hanger

Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats

Airbags

Frontal Airbag: Driver: Optional
Passenger: Optional
Rear: -

S-ClassModel8 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Yes

Headrest, Height

Yes

Second Seat Row › Headrests

Outer Seats: Height Adjustment

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Sedan

Variant

S-Class Sedan Generations2 of 13

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

185 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline