1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 380SEL
Photo: Mercedes-Benz W126 MOPF 1X7A0398 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W126) (52517347253) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 500 SEL W126 1 by Wikisearcher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Wolin - Kaiser Classic Tour 2022 - Check Point - 30.09.2022 11-46-19.2022 11-46-19 by Photographs by Radosław Drożdżewski (User:Zwiadowca21), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes W126 500SEL Armaturenbrett 1 by Wikisearcher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the W126 (W126, 1980–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz W126 MOPF 1X7A0398 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SE (W126) (52517347253) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 500 SEL W126 1 by Wikisearcher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Wolin - Kaiser Classic Tour 2022 - Check Point - 30.09.2022 11-46-19.2022 11-46-19 by Photographs by Radosław Drożdżewski (User:Zwiadowca21), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes W126 500SEL Armaturenbrett 1 by Wikisearcher, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 380SEL is a 155-hp 3.8-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 155 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque.
The S-Class measures 208.1 inches long on a 121.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,715 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L (234 cu in) M116 V8 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp |
| Torque | 196 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection (K-Jetronic) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 208.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,715 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 380SEL with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.