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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) G-TRONIC


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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-class S-class
Generation: S-class (W221) S-class (W220)
Engine / modification: S 500 (388 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) G-TRONIC
Production start: 2005 year 1999 year
Production end: 2009 year 2002 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 18-18.2 l/100 km 14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8-9.0 l/100 km 7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.1-12.3 l/100 km 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 88 l
CO2 emissions: 289-294 g/km 253 g/km
Power: 388 hp 250 hp
Max power in: 6000 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec 7.8 sec
Torque: 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 rpm.
Model Engine: M 273.968
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5461 cm3 3996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.5 l
Coolant: 8.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharging
Position of cylinders: V engine V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.7 18.5
Piston Stroke: 90.5 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 98 mm 86 mm
Wheel Drive: All wheel drive (4x4) Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 7G-TRONIC 5G-TRONIC
Length: 5079 mm 5038 mm
Width: 1872 mm 1855 mm
Width including mirrors: 2115 mm 2092 mm
Height: 1473 mm 1444 mm
Wheelbase: 3035 mm 2965 mm
Front track: 1604 mm 1574 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1606 mm 1574 mm
Front overhang: 871 mm 867 mm
Rear overhang: 1173 mm 1206 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 560 l 500 l
Front suspension: Pneumatic elastic element Wishbone
Rear suspension: Pneumatic elastic element Transverse stabilizer
Max weight: 2620 kg 2455 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1935 kg 1895 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.8 m 11.7 m
Tire size: 235/55 R17 225/60 R16W
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17 7.5J x 16