Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1998 Sedan 279 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class (W220)

Modification (Engine)

S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

1998 year

End of production

2002 year

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

CO₂ emissions

294 g/km

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Torque

400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113 E 43/113.941

Engine displacement

4266 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

89.9 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Coolant

11.5 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1780 kg

Max. weight

2380 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

88 l

Dimensions

Length

5038 mm

Width

1855 mm

Width including mirrors

2092 mm

Height

1444 mm

Wheelbase

2965 mm

Front track

1574 mm

Rear (Back) track

1574 mm

Front overhang

867 mm

Rear overhang

1206 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.7 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/60 R16

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 16