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Mercedes-Benz S-Class BHP
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| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 SEL Auto | 1991 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 300 SE Auto | 1990 | 2,962 cc | Petrol | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 140.2 kW | 128 mph | |
| 300 SE | 1990 | 2,962 cc | Petrol | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 140.2 kW | 131 mph | |
| 500 SEL Auto | 1990 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 182.7 kW | 143 mph | |
| 300 SE Auto | 1989 | 2,962 cc | Petrol | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 140.2 kW | 128 mph | |
| 420 SEC Auto | 1989 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 218 BHP | 221.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 162.6 kW | 134 mph | |
| 500 SEL Auto | 1989 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 182.7 kW | 143 mph | |
| 560 SEL Auto | 1989 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 300 SE Auto | 1988 | 2,962 cc | Petrol | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 140.2 kW | 128 mph | |
| 420 SEL Auto | 1988 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 218 BHP | 221.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 162.6 kW | 136 mph | |
| 500 SE Auto | 1988 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 182.7 kW | 143 mph | |
| 500 SEC Auto | 1988 | 4,973 cc | Petrol | 245 BHP | 248.4 PS | 135.4 Nm | 182.7 kW | 143 mph | |
| 560 SEC Auto | 1988 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 560 SEL Auto | 1988 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 560 SEL Auto | 1987 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 300 SE Auto | 1986 | 2,962 cc | Petrol | 188 BHP | 190.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 140.2 kW | 128 mph | |
| 420 SEL Auto | 1986 | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 218 BHP | 221.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 162.6 kW | 136 mph | |
| 560 SEC Auto | 1986 | 5,547 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 7.2 sec | 156 mph |
| 450 SEL 6.9 Auto | 1981 | 6,834 cc | Petrol | 286 BHP | 290 PS | 135.4 Nm | 213.3 kW | 140 mph | |
| S420 LIMO Auto | 4,196 cc | Petrol | 268 BHP | 271.8 PS | 399.7 Nm | 199.9 kW | 153 mph |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Recorded horsepower for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is 188–630 BHP across 270 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 630 BHP, from the S65.
Which Mercedes-Benz S-Class year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 630 BHP, recorded for 2015.
What torque is recorded for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Recorded torque is 135.4–1,000 Nm on the 270 variants that include it.