Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 4G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W140, facelift 1994) | S-class (W220, facelift 2002) |
| Engine / modification: | S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 4G-TRONIC | S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.2 l/100 km | 17.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10-11.9 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 88 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 276 g/km | |
| Power: | 320 hp | 279 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.3 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.970 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 4266 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 G-TRONIC | 5G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 5043 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1855 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2092 mm | |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2965 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1574 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1574 mm |
| Front overhang: | 872 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1206 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 500 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2650 kg | 2400 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 2000 kg | 1800 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 11.7 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/60R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 |