W1261979–1992salooncar
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Trims and engines sold in this generation.
| Trim | Engine | Power | 0–62 | Gearbox | Drive | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 SE | 2.6 I6 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979– |
| 280 SEL | 2.8 I6 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 300 SD Turbodiesel | 3.0 5-cylinder turbodieselturbo | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979– |
| 300 SDL Turbodiesel | 3.5 6-cylinder turbodieselturbo | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1986– |
| 300 SE | 3.0 I6 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1986– |
| 380 SE | 3.8 V8 | — | 11s | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 380 SEC | 3.8 V8 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 380 SEL | 3.8 V8 | — | 11s | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 420 SEL | 4.2 V8 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1986– |
| 500 SE | 5.0 V8 | — | 7.3s | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 500 SEC | 5.0 V8 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 500 SEL | 5.0 V8 | — | 7.3s | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1979–1985 |
| 560 SEL | 5.6 V8 | — | — | 4-speed automatic | rwd | 1986– |
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- OSX / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Specs from
- Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz S-Class · en.wikipedia.org
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- UK, EU, US, AU, ROW
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- medium · last checked Aug 2026
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