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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class (W140)
Modification (Engine)
S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1993
End of production
1994
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.5 l/100 km
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
7.1 kg/Hp, 140.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5 kg/Nm, 201 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 E 42/119.970, 119.971
Engine displacement
4196 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
16.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1990 kg
Max. weight
2640 kg
Max load
650 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
525 l
Fuel tank capacity
100 l
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1950 kg

Dimensions

Length
5113 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1486 mm
Wheelbase
3040 mm
Front track
1606 mm
Rear (Back) track
1579 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12.18 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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
235/60 R16
Wheel rim size
16