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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 12.3 l/100 km |
| How ECO is the car? | 294 g/km CO2 |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec |
| How much power? | 279 Hp, 400 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 4266 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5158 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1855 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1800 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2400 kg |
| How many gears? | 5G-TRONIC |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class (V220) |
| Modification (Engine) | S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Start of production | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 17.7 l/100 km 13.29 US mpg 15.96 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg 30.7 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12.3 l/100 km 19.12 US mpg 22.97 UK mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 294 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 7.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 7.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.5 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 279 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 65.4 Hp/l |
| Torque | 400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 4266 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 89.9 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 8 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1800 kg |
| Max. weight | 2400 kg |
| Max load | 600 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 88 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5158 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Width including mirrors | 2092 mm |
| Height | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3085 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.1 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 5G-TRONIC |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 16 |
