Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Jetta II (19E) 1.8 i 16V (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | S-class | Jetta |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Jetta II (19E) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic | 1.8 i 16V (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 55 l |
| Power: | 245 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 196 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 9.3 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 168 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 1781 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4385 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1675 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1420 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 660 l | |
| Front suspension: | Spring-loaded rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Spring-loaded rack |
| Max weight: | 2190 kg | 1495 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1670 kg | 1035 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | R14 |