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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC /Sedan 1998 - 2002/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
12.3 l/100 km
19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz S-class S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
294 g/km CO2
How fast is 1998 S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1998 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
279 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1998 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
4.3 l
4266 cm3
260.33 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) Sedan 1998 S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5038 mm
198.35 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1855 mm
73.03 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
1780 kg
3924 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
2380 kg
5247 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?
5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production
1998 year
End of production
2002 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.7 l/100 km 13.3 US mpg
16 UK mpg
5.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
12.3 l/100 km 19.1 US mpg
23 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
CO2 emissions
294 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.9 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 156.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 224.7 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.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113 E 43/113.941
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
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
11.5 l 12.15 US qt | 10.12 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1780 kg 3924 lbs.
Max. weight
2380 kg 5247 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
5038 mm 198.35 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
867 mm 34.13 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
5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
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