1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) specs, photo & performance data (up to September 1987 for Europe )

1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) ( up to September 1987 for Europe ) specifications & performance data

analysis of the competition

MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) (Photo source: Daimler AG)

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1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model)
basic data listing

Identification data

MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model)
as offered for 1987 up to September 1987 in Europe

Country of origin:
D Germany

Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
S-Class 126 series

1979-1992
Type:
S-Class Coupe C126 Serie 2

1985-1991
Optional equipment:
EEC segmentation:
F (luxury cars)
Class:
full-size luxury / luxury car
Body style:
hardtop coupe
Doors:
2
Traction:
RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Basic dimensions

Length:
4935 mm / 194.3 in
Wheelbase:
2845 mm / 112 in

Fuel capacity:
90 liter / 23.8 U.S. gal / 19.8 imp. gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):

Cd claimed:
0.36
Cd estimated by a-c:

Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, capacities, etc.:

Weights

Curb weight (without a driver):
1750 kg / 3858 lbs

Dry weight:

Shipping weight:

Curb weight estimated:

Gross weight GVWR:
2210 kg / 4872 lbs
Payload:
460 kg / 1014 lbs
Payload estimated:

Sales markets

Europe

Related models:

Powertrain

Engine manufacturer:
Daimler-Benz M 117 E 56 (117.968)
Engine type:
spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:
petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:
indirect injection
Charge system:
naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder:
2
Valves timing:
Additional features:
Bosch KE-Jetronic

SOHC

Emission control:
Cylinders alignment:
V 8
Displacement:
5547 cm3 / 338.4 cui
Power net:
220.5 kW / 300 PS / 296 hp (ECE)

/ 5000
Torque:
455 Nm / 336 ft-lb

/ 3750
Power gross:

Torque gross:

Check 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) car fluids (engine oil and coolant) capacities

Drivetrain

Gearbox:
Daimler-Benz W4A028
Transmission type:
automatic

Number of gears:
4

Standard tires:
215/65 VR 15

Check 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) alternative wheel and tire sizes

Gear ratios, final drive, etc.:

Detailed specs and comparison

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Factory claim

Top speed:
250 km/h / 155 mph

0-60 mph (s):
6.4
0-100 km/h (s):
6.8
0-1/4 mile (s):
0-1 km (s):

Fuel consumption:

ECE 90/120/city (comb.):
10.5 / 12.7 / 16.8 (13.3) l/100km

26.9 / 22.2 / 16.8 (21.2) mpg (imp.)

22.4 / 18.5 / 14 (17.7) mpg (U.S.)

9.5 / 7.9 / 6 (7.5) km/l
EU urban/extra-urban/comb.:

ADR82 urban/extra-urban/comb.:

EPA city/highway (combined):

EPA-2008 city/highway:

AS2877 city/highway:

CND FTP city/highway:

NBR7024 city/highway/comb.:

60-mode:

10-15 mode:

JC08 mode:

ProfessCars™ estimation ©
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)

Top speed:
251 km/h / 156 mph
(theor. without speed governor)

Acceleration:

0-100 km/h (s):
6.5
0-160 km/h (s):
16.2

0-60 mph (s):
6.2
0-100 mph (s):
16.3

Drag times:

0- 1/4mile (s):
14.7
0- 1km (s):
26.8

Acceleration in gears, performance graphs, fuel consumption in different road conditions, etc.:

Fuel consumption
average combined:

l/100km:
20
mpg (imp.):
14.2
mpg (U.S.):
11.8
km/l:
5

Driving range

average combined:
453 km / 281 miles

Examples of the direct competition of MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC (ECE model) in 1987:

(all performance data from ProfessCars™ simulation, top speed theor. without speed governor)

The same class cars with similiar kind of fuel, power and type of transmission:

1987 FERRARI 412 Automatic cat Europe 4.9-litre / 302 cui 237 kW / 322 PS / 318 hp (DIN)
1987 LYNX EVENTER Europe 5.3-litre / 326 cui 217 kW / 295 PS / 291 hp (DIN)
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC Europe 5.5-litre / 339 cui 200 kW / 272 PS / 268 hp (ECE)
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC Europe 5.5-litre / 339 cui 220.5 kW / 300 PS / 296 hp (ECE)
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC cat Europe 5.5-litre / 339 cui 205 kW / 279 PS / 275 hp (ECE)

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with manual transmission:

1987 ALPINE RENAULT V6 TURBO Europe 252 km/h / 157 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.3 s est. 0-1 km 26.1 s est. 0-60 mph 5.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 6 s
1987 AUDI QUATTRO Europe 221 km/h / 137 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 AUDI QUATTRO Europe 221 km/h / 137 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.8 s est. 0-60 mph 6.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.2 s
1987 AUDI QUATTRO Europe 221 km/h / 137 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 BMW 635 CSi Europe 227 km/h / 141 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1987 BMW 635 CSi (sport gearbox) Europe 228 km/h / 142 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 BMW 635 CSi cat Europe 224 km/h / 139 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 BMW M3 Europe 238 km/h / 148 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.5 s est. 0-1 km 26.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.3 s
1987 BMW M3 cat Europe 236 km/h / 147 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.7 s
1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO IROC-Z 5.0L V-8 TPI North America U.S. 239 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z28 5.0L V-8 TPI (3.45 axle) North America U.S. 239 km/h / 149 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.1 s
1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE North America U.S. 254 km/h / 158 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.6 s est. 0-1 km 26.4 s est. 0-60 mph 6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 FERRARI 412 GT Europe 249 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.3 s est. 0-1 km 25.9 s est. 0-60 mph 5.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.1 s
1987 FORD MUSTANG COBRA GT 5.0L EFI HO V-8 North America U.S. 210 km/h / 131 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 LAMBORGHINI JALPA Europe 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.6 s est. 0-1 km 26.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.4 s
1987 LAMBORGHINI JALPA North America U.S. 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.6 s est. 0-1 km 26.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.4 s
1987 LAMBORGHINI JALPA Europe 250 km/h / 155 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.6 s est. 0-1 km 26.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.4 s
1987 LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE Europe 203 km/h / 126 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 6.4 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.8 s
1987 LOTUS ESPRIT S3 Europe 227 km/h / 141 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1987 LOTUS EXCEL Europe 228 km/h / 142 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1987 LOTUS EXCEL SE Europe 235 km/h / 146 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 LOTUS TURBO ESPRIT HCPi North America U.S. 245 km/h / 152 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.3 s est. 0-1 km 26 s est. 0-60 mph 5.7 s est. 0-100 km/h 6 s
1987 MASERATI BITURBO 2500 S Europe 222 km/h / 138 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27.2 s est. 0-60 mph 6.1 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.7 s

The same class cars with similiar performance (1/4 mile times) and kind of fuel, with automatic or automatized transmission:

1987 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Automatic Europe 259 km/h / 161 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.7 s est. 0-1 km 26.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.5 s
1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO IROC-Z 5.7L V-8 TPI Automatic North America U.S. 238 km/h / 148 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.9 s est. 0-1 km 27.2 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Automatic North America U.S. 247 km/h / 154 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 27.1 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Automatic (3.07 axle) North America U.S. 248 km/h / 154 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.3 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 FORD MUSTANG COBRA GT 5.0L EFI HO V-8 Automatic North America U.S. 215 km/h / 134 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.7 s est. 0-60 mph 6.8 s est. 0-100 km/h 7.3 s
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC Europe 251 km/h / 156 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 14.8 s est. 0-1 km 26.9 s est. 0-60 mph 6.2 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.6 s
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC Europe 242 km/h / 150 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15.1 s est. 0-1 km 27.5 s est. 0-60 mph 6.5 s est. 0-100 km/h 6.9 s
1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 560 SEC cat Europe 244 km/h / 152 mph est. 0-1/4 mile 15 s est. 0-1 km 27.3 s est. 0-60 mph 6.6 s est. 0-100 km/h 7 s

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