S-Class Saloon: technical data

Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number V8 6/V/4 6/V/4
Displacement (cc) 5461 3498 2987
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 271 [369]/6300 272 @ 6300 210@4000
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 505/2800-4400 345 @ 4500 490@1600-1800
Compression ratio 10.5 +- 0.3 10.7:0.4 17.7:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) – (5.4) – (5.4) – (5.4)
Top speed (km/h) 250 250 250
Power transmission
Drive system Rear Drive
Transmissions 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC 7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios – – –
Automatic transmission ratios
Final drive transmission ratio
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 90/11 90 90
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km) 17.5–17.7
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km) 8.6–8.8
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km) 11.8–12.0
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined 281–286
Cd value 0.27 0.27 0.27
Emission class EU5 EU5 EU5
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle Multi-link suspension 4-link front suspension 4-link front suspension
Rear axle MB Multi-link independent suspension Multilink ind suspension Multilink ind suspension
Suspension, front/rear DIRECT CONTROL suspension with selective damping system Torsion Bars Airmatic Air Suspension with Active Damping System Torsion Bars Airmatic Air Suspension with Active Damping System
Front tyres/wheels 255/45 R 18/ 8.5 J x 18 H2 235/55 R 17 W 235/55 R 17 W
Rear tyres/wheels 255/45 R 18/ 8.5 J x 18 H2 235/55 R 17 W 235/55 R 17 W
Steering DIRECT CONTROL speed sensitive steering (hydraulic) Rack-and-pinion speed-sensitive steering Rack-and-pinion speed sensitive steering
Front brakes Mechanical-hydraulic, dual circuit with ABS Discs,internally ventilated Discs,internally ventilated
Rear brakes Mechanical-hydraulic, dual circuit with ABS Discs Discs
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3] 2151 1925/580 2000/580
Perm. GVW (kg) 2565 2505 2580
Maximum roof load (kg)
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 560 560 560
Turning circle (m) 12.2 12.2m 12.2
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)

Figures in brackets for automatic transmission.

Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" [fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in new passenger cars], which is available free of charge from all showrooms and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

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