Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1995 Sedan 279 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Long (V140, facelift 1994)

Modification (Engine)

S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

September, 1995

End of production

September, 1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

21.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

11.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

355 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.9 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

245 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.2 kg/Hp, 139.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5 kg/Nm, 200 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.

Power per litre

66.5 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 119.981

Engine displacement

4196 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm

Compression ratio

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

16.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2000 kg

Max. weight

2650 kg

Max load

650 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

525 l

Fuel tank capacity

100 l

Dimensions

Length

5213 mm

Width

1886 mm

Height

1486 mm

Wheelbase

3140 mm

Front track

1606 mm

Rear (Back) track

1579 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.51 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

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