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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 12 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec |
| How much power? | 388 Hp, 530 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 5.5 l 5461 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5209 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1872 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1910 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2565 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 560 l |
| How many gears? | 7G-TRONIC |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-class |
| Generation | S-class (V221) |
| Modification (Engine) | S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Start of production | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| 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 | 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg 32.1 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.54 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.9 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71 Hp/l |
| Torque | 530 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M 273.96x |
| Engine displacement | 5461 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 98 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 90.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 8.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1910 kg |
| Max. weight | 2565 kg |
| Max load | 655 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 560 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5209 mm |
| Width | 1872 mm |
| Width including mirrors | 2115 mm |
| Height | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3165 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 12.2 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 7G-TRONIC |
| Front suspension | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Rear suspension | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Tires size | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
