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1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1993, 1994

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?12.5 l/100 km
18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is the car, 1993 S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?245 km/h | 152.24 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?279 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Sedan 1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5113 mm
201.3 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1886 mm
74.25 in.
What is the curb weight, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?1990 kg
4387.2 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?2640 kg
5820.2 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?525 l
18.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W140)
Modification (Engine) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1994 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
17.66 UK mpg
6.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg
29.12 UK mpg
10.31 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 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 E 42/119.970, 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
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
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1950 kg 4299.01 lbs.
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
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size16