Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 2005 Sedan 388 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Long (V221)

Modification (Engine)

S 500 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

2005

End of production

2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.5-17.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.6-8.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.8-12 l/100 km

CO₂ emissions

281-286 g/km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

4.9 kg/Hp, 203.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.6 kg/Nm, 277.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.961

Engine displacement

5461 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm

Compression ratio

10.7

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1910 kg

Max. weight

2565 kg

Max load

655 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

560 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

5209 mm

Width

1872 mm

Width including mirrors

2115 mm

Height

1473 mm

Wheelbase

3165 mm

Front track

1604 mm

Rear (Back) track

1606 mm

Front overhang

871 mm

Rear overhang

1173 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.2 m

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

Tire size

235/55 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17