Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Technical specifications and fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 sec. The maximum speed is 245 km/h | 152 mph.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Technical information
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model : | S-class |
| Generation : | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) |
| Engine / modification : | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC |
| Production start : | 1995 year |
| Production end : | 1998 year |
| Coupe type : | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors : | 4 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume : | 100 l | 26.4 US gallons | 22.0 UK gallons |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Performance | |
| Power : | 279 hp | 205 kW |
| Max power in : | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 245 km/h | 152 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 8.3 sec |
| Torque : | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Engine | |
| Model Engine : | M 119.981 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 4196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 7.5 l |
| Coolant : | 16.5 l |
| Fuel System : | |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 11 |
| Piston Stroke : | 78.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 92 mm |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | 5 G-TRONIC |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Chassis | |
| Length : | 5113 mm | 201.3 in |
| Width : | 1886 mm | 74.3 in |
| Height : | 1486 mm | 58.5 in |
| Wheelbase : | 3040 mm | 119.7 in |
| Front track : | 1606 mm | 63.2 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1579 mm | 62.2 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 525 l |
| Max weight : | 2640 kg | 5820 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight : | 1990 kg | 4387 lbs |
| Steering type : | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 12.18 m |
| Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size : | 7.5J x 16 |
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Photo gallery
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