Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 1998 Sedan 306 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Long (V220)

Modification (Engine)

S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Start of production

1998

End of production

2002

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.4 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

320 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

5.9 kg/Hp, 170 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 255.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

306 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

460 Nm @ 3000-4250 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

6000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 113.960

Engine displacement

4966 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1800 kg

Max. weight

2400 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

88 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

5158 mm

Width

1855 mm

Width including mirrors

2092 mm

Height

1444 mm

Wheelbase

3085 mm

Front track

1574 mm

Rear (Back) track

1574 mm

Front overhang

867 mm

Rear overhang

1206 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

150 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.27

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.1 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

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link 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

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/60 R16

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 16