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Mercedes S-Class Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1985–1991) — Second Generation Restyling

The second-generation Mercedes S-Class restyling refines an already luxurious flagship. With Coupe, Sedan, and Sedan Long body styles, it blends classic presence with modern technology, catering to drivers who value comfort and prestige.

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Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions

The Mercedes S-Class engine range balances efficiency and power. A 3.0-liter diesel pairs with either automatic or manual transmission for relaxed cruising, while a 5.6-liter gasoline engine offers stronger acceleration in the long-wheelbase sedan. Rear-wheel drive is standard across these configurations.

Coupe — Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	204 hp	150 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	218 hp	160 kW	330 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	204 hp	150 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	218 hp	160 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	224 hp	165 kW	325 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	224 hp	165 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	223 hp	164 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	252 hp	185 kW	390 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	252 hp	185 kW	390 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	265 hp	195 kW	405 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	265 hp	195 kW	405 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	390 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	272 hp	200 kW	430 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	272 hp	200 kW	430 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	279 hp	205 kW	430 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	279 hp	205 kW	430 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	455 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	455 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	223 hp	164 kW	365 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	400 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	390 N⋅m	Manual	RWD

Sedan — Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.6 MT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.6 AT	Gasoline	2597 cm³	160 hp	118 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.6 MT	Gasoline	2599 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	220 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.6 AT	Gasoline	2599 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	220 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2960 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2960 cm³	180 hp	132 kW	255 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2960 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	255 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2960 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	255 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	204 hp	150 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	218 hp	160 kW	330 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	218 hp	160 kW	330 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	224 hp	165 kW	325 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 AT	Gasoline	4196 cm³	231 hp	170 kW	335 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	224 hp	165 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	231 hp	170 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	223 hp	164 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	223 hp	164 kW	365 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	245 hp	180 kW	Not provided	Automatic	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	252 hp	185 kW	390 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	252 hp	185 kW	390 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	252 hp	185 kW	390 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.0 MT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	265 hp	195 kW	405 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.0 AT	Gasoline	4973 cm³	265 hp	195 kW	405 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	390 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	272 hp	200 kW	430 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	272 hp	200 kW	430 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	279 hp	205 kW	430 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	279 hp	205 kW	430 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.6 MT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	455 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	455 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.0 AT	Diesel	2996 cm³	145 hp	107 kW	264 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.0 MT	Diesel	2996 cm³	145 hp	107 kW	264 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.5 AT	Diesel	3449 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	310 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.5 MT	Diesel	3500 cm³	134 hp	99 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
4.2 MT	Gasoline	4200 cm³	204 hp	150 kW	Not provided	Manual	RWD
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	390 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Sedan Long — Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Long Mercedes S-Class Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
5.6 AT	Gasoline	5547 cm³	272 hp	200 kW	430 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Mercedes S-Class Dimensions

Coupe — Mercedes S-Class Dimensions

Coupe Mercedes S-Class Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
4.2 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
4.2 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
4.2 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
4.2 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1650 kg	2170 kg	150 mm
5.0 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1650 kg	2170 kg	150 mm
5.0 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1650 kg	2170 kg	150 mm
5.0 AT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1650 kg	2170 kg	150 mm
5.6 MT	4910 mm	1828 mm	1406 mm	2850 mm	1610 kg	Not provided	150 mm

Sedan — Mercedes S-Class Dimensions

Sedan Mercedes S-Class Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
2.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1520 kg	2040 kg	150 mm
2.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
3.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
3.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
3.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1520 kg	2040 kg	150 mm
3.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1600 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
4.2 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1600 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
4.2 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1600 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
4.2 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1600 kg	2120 kg	150 mm
4.2 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
5.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
5.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
5.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1620 kg	2140 kg	150 mm
5.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
3.0 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1740 kg	2210 kg	150 mm
3.0 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	2210 kg	150 mm
3.5 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1770 kg	2240 kg	150 mm
3.5 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	1560 kg	Not provided	150 mm
4.2 MT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm
5.6 AT	4995 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	2930 mm	Not provided	Not provided	150 mm

Sedan Long — Mercedes S-Class Dimensions

Sedan Long Mercedes S-Class Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
5.6 AT	5286 mm	1821 mm	1440 mm	3076 mm	1810 kg	2270 kg	150 mm