Mercedes-Benz S-class   (W221 facelift 2009)
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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2009, 2011

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?11-11.2 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?258-262 g/km CO2
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?5096 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1871 mm
What is the curb weigh?1880 kg
What is the gross weigh?2560 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?560 l
How many gears?7G-TRONIC
What type is the gearbox?automatic transmission

2009-2011 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221 facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC Specs 2009, 2010, 2011

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W221 facelift 2009)
Modification (Engine) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production 2009
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.5-16.7 l/100 km 14.26 - 14.08 US mpg
17.12 - 16.92 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.9-8.1 l/100 km 29.77 - 29.04 US mpg
35.76 - 34.87 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11-11.2 l/100 km 21.38 - 21 US mpg
25.68 - 25.22 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 258-262 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio4.8 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM 273.961
Engine displacement5461 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Compression ratio10.7
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8.5 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1880 kg
Max. weight 2560 kg
Max load 680 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 560 l
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Dimensions
Length 5096 mm
Width 1871 mm
Width including mirrors 2120 mm
Height 1479 mm
Wheelbase 3035 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 7G-TRONIC
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack
Tires size 255/45 R18
Wheel rims size R18