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Technical data and dimensions for the S-Class

S 350 long

S 450 long

S 500 long
Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number V6 V8 V8
Displacement (cc) 3498 4663 5461
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 200 [272]/6000 250 [340]/6000 285 [388]/6000
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 350/2400-5000 460/2700–5000 530/2800-4800
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1 10.5 : 1 10.7 : 1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 7.3 5.9 5.4
Top speed (km/h) 250, electr. limited 250, electr. limited 250, electr. limited
Power transmission
Drive system Rear drive Rear drive Rear drive
Transmissions 7G-TRONIC Sport 7G-TRONIC Sport 7G-TRONIC Sport
Mechanical transmission ratios – – –
Automatic transmission ratios 4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23 4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23 4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio 3.07 2.65 2.65
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 90/11 90/11 90/11
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km) 14.6–14.8 16.0–16.3 16.6–16.8
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km) 7.4–7.7 7.8–8.0 8.0–8.2
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km) 10.0–10.2 10.7–11.0 11.1–11.3
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined 234–237 251–257 260–264
Cd value 0.27 0.27 0.27
Emission class EU5 EU5 EU5
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle 4-link front susp. 4-link front susp. 4-link front susp.
Rear axle Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp
Suspension, front/rear Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels 235/55 R 17 255/45 R 18 255/45 R 18
Rear tyres/wheels 235/55 R 17 255/45 R 18 255/45 R 18
Steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Front brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated
Rear brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3] 1955/580 2015/580 2015/580
Perm. GVW (kg) 2535 2595 2595
Maximum roof load (kg) 100 100 100
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 560 560 560
Turning circle (m) 12.20 12.20 12.20
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg) 750/2100 750/2100 750/2100
        S-Class technical data for download

        Simply click on the link below to access the technical data for the S-Class. Along with information on the engine, performance and fuel consumption, you'll also find the data for the power transmission, chassis and dimensions and weight.

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        Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" [fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in new passenger cars], which is available free of charge from all showrooms and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

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