Mercedes-Benz 500 SE

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz 500 SE
Year	1991
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Engine type	V8
Max power	330.50 PS (243 kW or 326 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque	480.00 Nm (48.9 kgf-m or 354.0 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression	10.0:1
Bore x stroke	96.5 x 85.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
Cooling system	Liquid
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	7.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1643 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors	4
Passenger space	4540 litres (1,199 gallons)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	2012 kg (4,435.7 pounds)
Overall length	5110 mm (201.2 inches)
Overall width	1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height	1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase	3050 mm (120.1 inches)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany