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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 560 SEL (279 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic


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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-class C-class
Generation: S-class (W126) C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004)
Engine / modification: 560 SEL (279 Hp) C 280 (231 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
Production start: 1985 year 2005 year
Production end: 1991 year 2007 year
Coupe type: Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 5
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.31
Fuel tank volume: 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 279 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 237 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.6 sec 7.9 sec
Torque: 430 Nm/3750 rpm. 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Model Engine: W126.039 M 272.941
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5547 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Coolant: 10 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 11.3
Piston Stroke: 94.8 mm 82.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 96.5 mm 88 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 5286 mm 4541 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1728 mm
Width including mirrors: 1980 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1466 mm
Wheelbase: 3075 mm 2715 mm
Front track: 1505 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1476 mm
Front overhang: 755 mm
Rear overhang: 1071 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 470 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1384 l
Max weight: 2215 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1615 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.76 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1800 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Tire size: 205/55 R 16
Wheel rims size: 7 J x 16 H 2