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Specs of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC /2009, 2010, 2011/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC /Sedan 2009 - 2011/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
11-11.2 l/100 km
21.4 - 21 US mpg
25.7 - 25.2 UK mpg
9.1 - 8.9 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz S-class S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
258-262 g/km CO2
How fast is 2009 S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.4 sec
0-60 mph: 5.1 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2009 S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 2009 S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) Sedan 2009 S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
5096 mm
200.63 in.
What is the width of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
1871 mm
73.66 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
1880 kg
4145 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
2560 kg
5644 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?
560 l
19.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221, facelift 2009) S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-class
Generation
S-class (W221, facelift 2009)
Modification (Engine)
S 500 V8 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC
Start of production
2009
End of production
2011
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.5-16.7 l/100 km 14.3 - 14.1 US mpg
17.1 - 16.9 UK mpg
6.1 - 6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.9-8.1 l/100 km 29.8 - 29 US mpg
35.8 - 34.9 UK mpg
12.7 - 12.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11-11.2 l/100 km 21.4 - 21 US mpg
25.7 - 25.2 UK mpg
9.1 - 8.9 km/l
CO2 emissions
258-262 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.1 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
4.8 kg/Hp, 206.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
3.5 kg/Nm, 281.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.961
Engine displacement
5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Compression ratio
10.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.5 l 8.98 US qt | 7.48 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1880 kg 4145 lbs.
Max. weight
2560 kg 5644 lbs.
Max load
680 kg 1499 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
560 l 19.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
5096 mm 200.63 in.
Width
1871 mm 73.66 in.
Width including mirrors
2120 mm 83.46 in.
Height
1479 mm 58.23 in.
Wheelbase
3035 mm 119.49 in.
Front track
1600 mm 62.99 in.
Rear (Back) track
1606 mm 63.23 in.
Front overhang
888 mm 34.96 in.
Rear overhang
1173 mm 46.18 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.8 m 38.71 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 brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Tire size
255/45 R18
Wheel rim size
18