1993500sel v 1995s500

kelly1990 · 01-05-2012, 08:31 AM

Hi there, I am looking for some advice on a pending purchase of two used w140s: a 1993 500sel or 1995 s500. What are the advantages or disadvantages of each assuming the pricing is almost identical? I seem to understand 500sel may have 4 speed trans and s500 five speed? Also, is wintershift important and on both? Do each have wiring harness issues to review? thanks, I look forward to your expertise

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oldsinner111 · 01-05-2012, 08:44 AM

Hello 92 thru 95 have wiring issues.As far as smog devices go I would say the 5oosel to be faster.each year they de tune engines to meet stricter laws.

kelly1990 · 01-05-2012, 08:50 AM

Thanks!! any other differences that are important in amenities, transmissions, etc. to consider?

oldsinner111 · 01-05-2012, 08:54 AM

the trans and amenities I don't know
but don't fall for the lifetime ATF in the trans.But a dipstick and change fluid every 30,000 miles

deanyel · 01-06-2012, 12:37 AM

Same car exactly with a name change in 1994. Same engine, same 4 speed transmission, same flawed original engine wiring harness, literally same everything but the badge on the trunk.

z168 · 01-07-2012, 06:45 AM

Theyre mostly aesthetics:
1. Bumper and door cladding are different
2. Tail lamps are different
3. Stereo headunit is different
4. Zebrano wood on the 93 and burlwood on the 95

tbilisi79 · 01-11-2012, 09:03 AM

try to go for a 96-up model.
You get 5-speed tranny, which makes world of difference.
Updated climate control.

01-05-2012, 08:44 AM	#2
oldsinner111 Senior Member 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tennessee Posts: 335 Drives: s320 and 300sd	Hello 92 thru 95 have wiring issues.As far as smog devices go I would say the 5oosel to be faster.each year they de tune engines to meet stricter laws. __________________ 1999 S320 plus nitrous 355 hp. 1983 300 SD not stock

01-05-2012, 08:54 AM	#4
oldsinner111 Senior Member 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tennessee Posts: 335 Drives: s320 and 300sd	the trans and amenities I don't know but don't fall for the lifetime ATF in the trans.But a dipstick and change fluid every 30,000 miles __________________ 1999 S320 plus nitrous 355 hp. 1983 300 SD not stock

01-11-2012, 09:03 AM	#7
tbilisi79 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 69	try to go for a 96-up model. You get 5-speed tranny, which makes world of difference. Updated climate control. __________________ 88 LSC Black-5speed, TFS heads, 14.1-99mph R.I.P 90 LSC Black-5-speed LSC 95 Mark VIII 96 Mustang GT 'Vert 93 MB 500SEL 98 Lexus LS400 73 Mark IV ----------------------------------- 92 LSC. 98 LSC. 07 Lexus GS430.

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01-05-2012, 08:50 AM	#3
kelly1990 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2 Drives: none yet, looking to buy 500sel or s500	Thanks!! any other differences that are important in amenities, transmissions, etc. to consider?

01-06-2012, 12:37 AM	#5
deanyel Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 100 Drives: 400E	Same car exactly with a name change in 1994. Same engine, same 4 speed transmission, same flawed original engine wiring harness, literally same everything but the badge on the trunk.

01-07-2012, 06:45 AM	#6
z168 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 130 Drives: M120	Theyre mostly aesthetics: 1. Bumper and door cladding are different 2. Tail lamps are different 3. Stereo headunit is different 4. Zebrano wood on the 93 and burlwood on the 95

01-11-2012, 09:03 AM
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