Mercedes-Benz 500SEL / S500 Long - W140 (1992 to 1999)

The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, later the S500 Long, was a variant of the W140 S-Class Sedan that was introduced for the 1992 model year. The 500 SEL was built on the long W140 platform, and was powered by Mercedes' M119 E50 engine. This 5.0L V8 engine generated 315hp which was sent to the rear wheels via a 4 or 5 speed automatic transmission. The 500SEL became known as the S500 Long in 1993 when Mercedes changed their naming conventions, although the car offered remained the same. Sales of the W140 S500 Long ended in 1999, although the model series continued life in the next generation S-Class as the W220 Mercedes-Benz S500.