Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /Sedan 2005 - 2009/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

11.7 l/100 km
20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

How fast is 2005 S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec

What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2005 S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2005 S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

5.5 l
5461 cm³
333.25 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) Sedan 2005 S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

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

What is the length of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

5079 mm
199.96 in.

What is the width of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

1872 mm
73.7 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

1865 kg
4112 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

2545 kg
5611 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?

560 l
19.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?

7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class (W221)

Modification (Engine)

S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

2005

End of production

2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.1 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.4 sec

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

5.1 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.8 kg/Hp, 208 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.5 kg/Nm, 284.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.961

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in.

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1865 kg 4112 lbs.

Max. weight

2545 kg 5611 lbs.

Max load

680 kg 1499 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

560 l 19.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5079 mm 199.96 in.

Width

1872 mm 73.7 in.

Height

1473 mm 57.99 in.

Wheelbase

3035 mm 119.49 in.

Front track

1604 mm 63.15 in.

Rear (Back) track

1606 mm 63.23 in.

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

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Air suspension

Rear suspension

Air suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

255/45 R18

Wheel rim size

8.5J x 18

Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009/