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Mercedes-Benz S 500 L {V 220}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 97.00 mm × 84.00 mm 3.82 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5 litre 4966 cc (303.044 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo HFM fuel inj.
Maximum power 306.2 PS (302.0 bhp) (225.2 kW) @ 5600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 161.07 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 460.0 Nm (339 ft·lb) (46.9 kgm) @ 2700-4250 rpm
bmep 1164 kPa (168.8 psi)
Specific torque 92.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code M 113 E 50 / 113.960
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 620.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3085 mm
wheelbase 121.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5158 mm
Length (inches) 203.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1855 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters) 1444 mm
Height (inches) 56.9 in
L:W ratio 1.67
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1875 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4134 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 88 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.800
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres 225/60 R 16 W
Wheels 7.5J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 330 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 2.82

General information

RAC rating 46.7
Number made
Model code V 220 E 50
Model family V 220
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 500 L {V 220} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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