Mercedes-Benz S-class   (W140)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1996, 1998

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?8.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?206 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.2 sec
How much power?177 Hp, 330 Nm
What is the engine size?3.0 l
2996 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?5113 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1886 mm
What is the curb weigh?1960 kg
What is the gross weigh?2610 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?525 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1996-1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 300 Turbo-D (140.135) (177 Hp) Specs 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W140)
Modification (Engine) S 300 Turbo-D (140.135) (177 Hp)
Start of production 1996
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.2 sec
Maximum speed206 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio11.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 177 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power per litre 59.1 Hp/l
Torque 330 Nm @ 1600 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2996 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore87 mm
Piston Stroke84 mm
Compression ratio22
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)
TurbineTurbocharger
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1960 kg
Max. weight 2610 kg
Max load 650 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 525 l
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Dimensions
Length 5113 mm
Width 1886 mm
Height 1485 mm
Wheelbase 3040 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16