1993 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Series

S-class

Model

S 420

Generation

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140)

Modification

S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1993

End of production

1994

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal
22 UK gal

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

245 km/h 152 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1990 kg 4387.2 lbs

Length

5113 mm 201.3 in

Width

1886 mm 74.25 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

Engine Model

M 119 E 42/119.970, 119.971

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.

Power

279 hp (at 5700 rpm)

Torque

400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

78.9 mm 3.11 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

16.5 l 17.49 US qt
14.52 UK qt

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

Turning diameter

12.18 m 39.96 ft

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone

- Rear

Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

235/60 R16

Wheel rims

16

Kerb weight

1990 kg 4387.2 lbs

Max. weight

2640 kg 5820.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

525 l 18.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

650 kg 1433 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1950 kg 4299 lbs