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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
88
l
23.25
US gal
19.36
UK gal
Engine displacement
4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.
Power
306 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
460 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 339.28 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Kerb weight
1780 kg 3924.2 lbs
Length
5038 mm 198.35 in
Width
1855 mm 73.03 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
19.4
l/100 km
12.12
US mpg
14.56
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.9
l/100 km
23.76
US mpg
28.53
UK mpg
- Combined
13.4
l/100 km
17.55
US mpg
21.08
UK mpg
Overall emissions
320 g/km
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
6.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.2 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.27
Engine Model
M 113 E 50/113.960
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.
Power
306 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
460 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 339.28 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in
Compression ratio
10
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
11.5
l
12.19
US qt
10.12
UK qt
Length
5038 mm 198.35 in
Width
1855 mm 73.03 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
Turning diameter
11.7 m 38.39 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Transverse stabilizer
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R16W
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
Kerb weight
1780 kg 3924.2 lbs
Max. weight
2380 kg 5247 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
500 l 17.66 cu ft
- Max. roof load
600 kg 1322.8 lbs