Compare: Mercedes-Benz S-class 2003 Sedan 279 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

S-class

Generation

S-class Long (V220, facelift 2002)

Modification (Engine)

S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Start of production

September, 2003

End of production

August, 2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.9 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

263 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

6.5 kg/Hp, 153.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.6 kg/Nm, 219.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Power per litre

65.4 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 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

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1820 kg

Max. weight

2420 kg

Max load

600 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

88 l

Dimensions

Length

5163 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

872 mm

Rear overhang

1206 mm

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

7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Front suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Air suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Anti-roll bar

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