Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic has a combined fuel consumption of 12.5 l/100 km | 18.8 mpg US | 22.6 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 16 l/100 km | 14.7 mpg US | 17.7 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 9.7 l/100 km | 24.2 mpg US | 29.1 mpg UK Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic 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) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic Technical information

General information
4196 cm3 279 hp 205 kW 8.3 sec 245 km/h 152 mph 1990 kg 4387 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	Mercedes-Benz
Model :	S-class
Generation :	S-class (W140)
Engine / modification :	S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Production start :	1993 year
Production end :	1998 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	16 l/100 km \| 14.7 mpg US \| 17.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	9.7 l/100 km \| 24.2 mpg US \| 29.1 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	12.5 l/100 km \| 18.8 mpg US \| 22.6 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	100 l \| 26.4 US gallons \| 22.0 UK gallons
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.
Engine
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	4196 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	8.0 l
Coolant :	16.5 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	V engine
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	8
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	11
Piston Stroke :	78.9 mm
Cylinder Bore :	92 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	4
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
Front suspension :	Double wishbone
Rear suspension :	Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight :	2640 kg \| 5820 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight :	1990 kg \| 4387 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Worm-reduction unit
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	12.18 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) :	1950 kg
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	235/60 R16
Wheel rims size :	R16
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