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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221)Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

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
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.7 l/100 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
4.8 kg/Hp, 208 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 284.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.961
Engine displacement
5461 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1865 kg
Max. weight
2545 kg
Max load
680 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
560 l
Fuel tank capacity
90 l

Dimensions

Length
5079 mm
Width
1872 mm
Height
1473 mm
Wheelbase
3035 mm
Front track
1604 mm
Rear (Back) track
1606 mm

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