Mercedes-Benz W116
The Mercedes-Benz W 116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W 116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, although some earlier sedan models had already been designated unofficially with the letter S for "special class". The W 116 was selected as European Car of the Year in 1974.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
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Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W116 (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W116 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.