Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /Sedan 1995 - 1998/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

14.9 l/100 km
15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz S-class S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

355 g/km CO₂

How fast is 1995 S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

245 km/h | 152 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

4.2 l
4196 cm³
256.06 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1995 Mercedes-Benz S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5113 mm
201.3 in.

What is the width of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1886 mm
74.25 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

1990 kg
4387 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

2640 kg
5820 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

525 l
18.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?

5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class (W140, facelift 1994)

Modification (Engine)

S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

September, 1995

End of production

August, 1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)

21.4 l/100 km 11 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)

11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)

14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l

CO₂ emissions (NEDC)

355 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

7.9 sec

Maximum speed

245 km/h 152 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 140.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 201 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

66.5 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.981

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in.

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in.

Compression ratio

11:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1990 kg 4387 lbs.

Max. weight

2640 kg 5820 lbs.

Max load

650 kg 1433 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l 18.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5113 mm 201.3 in.

Width

1886 mm 74.25 in.

Height

1486 mm 58.5 in.

Wheelbase

3040 mm 119.69 in.

Front track

1606 mm 63.23 in.

Rear (Back) track

1579 mm 62.17 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.18 m 39.96 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

235/60 R16

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 16

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998/