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1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz S-class S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?355 g/km CO2
How fast is the car, 1995 S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?245 km/h | 152.24 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.3 sec
0-60 mph: 7.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?279 Hp, 400 Nm
295.02 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?4.2 l
4196 cm3
256.06 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) Sedan 1995 S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?5113 mm
201.3 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?1886 mm
74.25 in.
What is the curb weight, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?1990 kg
4387.2 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?2640 kg
5820.2 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan?525 l
18.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC?5, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W140, facelift 1994)
Modification (Engine) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production September, 1995 year
End of production August, 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 21.4 l/100 km 10.99 US mpg
13.2 UK mpg
4.67 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg
25.22 UK mpg
8.93 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)355 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 245 km/h 152.24 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 201 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 279 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 66.5 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 119.981
Engine displacement 4196 cm3 256.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm 3.11 in.
Compression ratio 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 16.5 l 17.44 US qt | 14.52 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1990 kg 4387.2 lbs.
Max. weight 2640 kg 5820.2 lbs.
Max load 650 kg 1433 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 525 l 18.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5113 mm 201.3 in.
Width 1886 mm 74.25 in.
Height 1486 mm 58.5 in.
Wheelbase 3040 mm 119.69 in.
Front track 1606 mm 63.23 in.
Rear (Back) track 1579 mm 62.17 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.18 m 39.96 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size7.5J x 16