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MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS PREDECESSOR W126

19901991 · 14 trims available

At a Glance

S-CLASS PREDECESSOR W126 OVERVIEW

Year Range

1990–1991

Total Configurations

14

Best MyCar Score

70.4 / 100

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

1990s (1990–1991)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING S-CLASS PREDECESSOR W126 TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
420SELSedan15201N/A70
300SESedan16177N/A70
560SECCoupe14238N/A70
300SELSedan16177N/A70
350SDSedan21134N/A70
350SDLSedan21134N/A70
560SELSedan14238N/A70

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A S-CLASS PREDECESSOR W126

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
MPG (combined)13 combined21 combined
Horsepower134 HP238 HP
Body TypesCoupeCoupe, Sedan

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

1991

Average MyCar Score: 70.1 · 0 avg recalls

Years to Watch

None flagged

All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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