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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /2003, 2004, 2005/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC /Sedan 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz S-class S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
263 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2003 S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.1 sec
0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2003 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2003 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
4.3 l
4266 cm3
260.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) Sedan 2003 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5043 mm
198.54 in.
What is the width of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1855 mm
73.03 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
1800 kg
3968 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
2400 kg
5291 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
Start of production
September, 2003 year
End of production
July, 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
16.5 l/100 km 14.3 US mpg
17.1 UK mpg
6.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.9 l/100 km 21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
263 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.7 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
6.5 kg/Hp, 155 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 222.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
65.4 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4400 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
6400 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.941
Engine displacement
4266 cm3 260.33 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Max. weight
2400 kg 5291 lbs.
Max load
600 kg 1323 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
88 l 23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5043 mm 198.54 in.
Width
1855 mm 73.03 in.
Width including mirrors
2092 mm 82.36 in.
Height
1444 mm 56.85 in.
Wheelbase
2965 mm 116.73 in.
Front track
1574 mm 61.97 in.
Rear (Back) track
1574 mm 61.97 in.
Front overhang
872 mm 34.33 in.
Rear overhang
1206 mm 47.48 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.27
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.7 m 38.39 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
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
Tires size
225/60 R16
Wheel rims size
7.5J x 16