Mercedes-Benz S-class   (W140)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1993, 1998

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?245 km/h
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
How much power?279 Hp, 400 Nm
What is the engine size?4.2 l
4196 cm3
How many cylinders?8, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?5113 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1886 mm
What is the curb weigh?1990 kg
What is the gross weigh?2640 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?525 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

1993-1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic Specs 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W140)
Modification (Engine) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1993
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.66 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Maximum speed245 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio7.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 66.5 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement4196 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore92 mm
Piston Stroke78.9 mm
Compression ratio11
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1990 kg
Max. weight 2640 kg
Max load 650 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 525 l
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Dimensions
Length 5113 mm
Width 1886 mm
Height 1486 mm
Wheelbase 3040 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.18 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size R16