Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Technical specifications and fuel economy

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 sec. The maximum speed is 245 km/h | 152 mph.

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC General information
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Model : S-class
Generation : S-class (W140, facelift 1994)
Engine / modification : S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Production start : 1995 year
Production end : 1998 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 100 l | 26.4 US gallons | 22.0 UK gallons
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Performance
Power : 279 hp | 205 kW
Max power in : 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed : 245 km/h | 152 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.3 sec
Torque : 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Engine
Model Engine : M 119.981
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 4196 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 7.5 l
Coolant : 16.5 l
Fuel System :
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 8
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 11
Piston Stroke : 78.9 mm
Cylinder Bore : 92 mm
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : 5 G-TRONIC
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Chassis
Length : 5113 mm | 201.3 in
Width : 1886 mm | 74.3 in
Height : 1486 mm | 58.5 in
Wheelbase : 3040 mm | 119.7 in
Front track : 1606 mm | 63.2 in
Rear (Back) track : 1579 mm | 62.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 525 l
Max weight : 2640 kg | 5820 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight : 1990 kg | 4387 lbs
Steering type : Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : 12.18 m
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 235/60 R16
Wheel rims size : 7.5J x 16

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