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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140, facelift 1994) S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class (W140, facelift 1994)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

S 500 V8 (320 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

365 g/km

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

22.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

11.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

15.4 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h, Electronically limited

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 119.980
Power
320 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre
64.3 Hp/l
Torque
470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Engine displacement
4973 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
96.5 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2000 kg

Max weight (kg)

2650 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

100 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

525 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5113 mm

Width (mm)

1886 mm

Height (mm)

1486 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3040 mm

Front track (mm)

1606 mm

Rear track (mm)

1579 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

12.18 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Helical spring, Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/60 R16

Rear tires size

235/60 R16

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 16

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