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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1993 - 1994/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
12.5 l/100 km
18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
How fast is 1993 S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
245 km/h | 152 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 1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1993 Mercedes-Benz S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5113 mm
201.3 in.
What is the width of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1886 mm
74.25 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
1990 kg
4387 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
2640 kg
5820 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
525 l
18.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1993 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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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
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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 l/100 km 24.2 US mpg
29.1 UK mpg
10.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.9 sec
Maximum speed
245 km/h 152 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 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
11:1
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
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Coolant
16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1990 kg 4387 lbs.
Max. weight
2640 kg 5820 lbs.
Max load
650 kg 1433 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
525 l 18.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1950 kg 4299 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 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