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Mercedes-Benz S 500 {W 221}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.00 mm × 90.50 mm 3.86 in × 3.56 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.5 litre 5461 cc (333.251 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & head
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.70:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 388.3 PS (383.0 bhp) (285.6 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph 4.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 12.90 s
0-100 km/h 5.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.90 s @ 102.5
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.4/8.5/11.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 279.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 197.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 530.0 Nm (391 ft·lb) (54 kgm) @ 2800-4800 rpm
bmep 1219.6 kPa (176.9 psi)
Specific torque 97.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 682.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3035 mm
wheelbase 119.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5076 mm
Length (inches) 199.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1871 mm
Width (inches) 73.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1473 mm
Height (inches) 58 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1940 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4277 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area 2.39 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/55 R 17
Wheels 8J x 17 ET 43
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 350 mm
Braked area
Transmission 7A
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 2.65

General information

RAC rating 47.6
Number made
Model code
Model family W 221
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2005

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