Mercedes-Benz W126
The Mercedes-Benz W126 is a series of passenger cars made by Daimler-Benz AG. It was marketed as the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and manufactured in sedan/saloon (1979–1991) as well as coupé (1981–1990) models, succeeding the company's W116 range. Mercedes-Benz introduced the 2-door C126 coupé model, marketed as the SEC, in September 1981. This generation was the first S-Class to have separate chassis codes for standard and long wheelbases and for coupé (C126).
| Manufacturer | Daimler-Benz |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1979 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W126 (from registration data). 5 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 l · 6-cyl | – | – | 195 km/h | – | – |
| 2.7 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 113 km/h | – | – |
| 2.9 l · 5-cyl | – | – | 145 km/h | – | – |
| 3.8 l · 8-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
| 4.9 l · 8-cyl | – | – | – | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W126 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.