What was the Mercedes-Benz 350?
The Mercedes-Benz 350 in the US listing was a W126 S-Class saloon with a diesel engine. The S-Class was Mercedes-Benz’s large luxury saloon, and the W126 carried that role in both standard- and long-wheelbase forms.
The 350 SDL brought diesel power to the W126 S-Class. It was one version of that generation, rather than a separate model generation.
Generation and engine
The 350 belonged to the W126 generation and appears in US listings for 1990–1991. Its diesel engine had a displacement of 3.5 L. The EPA combined rating was 21 MPG.
EPA ratings use a US test procedure. They are not directly interchangeable with European WLTP or NEDC figures, or with Canada’s 5-cycle ratings.
Where was the 350 sold?
The 350-series figures cover the United States in 1990–1991. The W126 S-Class was an international model family; this 350 diesel entry is for the US market.
Questions and answers
What kind of car was the Mercedes-Benz 350?
It was a W126-generation S-Class saloon with a diesel engine, listed for the US market.
What engine did the 350 use?
The US listing identifies a 3.5 L diesel engine.
What was its official fuel economy?
The EPA combined rating was 21 MPG.
Which years was the 350 listed in the US?
The W126 350-series entry covers 1990–1991.