The 560 was available in 1986,(late year 1985). This was true for all markets.

The Euro 500 had slightly more hp, but I think less torque than a US 560. The US 560 suffered mainly due to the exhaust system. If you were to put a proper exhaust system.. then you should have more power out of the 560. That is not all thats different between a Euro and a US model, but its a big one.


Euro vins start with wdb(then chassis #)..
126.037 = 500SEL
126.039 = 560SEL