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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC /1994, 1995/

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Key specs:
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC
/Sedan 1994 - 1995/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1994 S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?245 km/h | 152.24 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1994 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?279 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1994 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1994 Mercedes-Benz S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) Sedan 1994 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5113 mm
201.3 in.
What is the width of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1886 mm
74.25 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?1990 kg
4387.2 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?2640 kg
5820.2 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?525 l
18.54 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC?4, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC - Full specifications

General information

BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W140, facelift 1994)
Modification (Engine) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 4G-TRONIC
Start of production March, 1994 year
End of production August, 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg
17.7 UK mpg
6.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.7-11.7 l/100 km 24.2 - 20.1 US mpg
29.1 - 24.1 UK mpg
10.3 - 8.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 245 km/h 152.24 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 201 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 66.5 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 119.971
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 11:1
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 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1990 kg 4387.2 lbs.
Max. weight 2640 kg 5820.2 lbs.
Max load 650 kg 1433 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 525 l 18.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal

Dimensions

Length 5113 mm 201.3 in.
Width 1886 mm 74.25 in.
Height 1486 mm 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 3040 mm 119.69 in.
Front track 1606 mm 63.23 in.
Rear (Back) track 1579 mm 62.17 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.18 m 39.96 ft.

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 G-TRONIC
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size7.5J x 16