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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class (W220)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC

Power

279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

294 g/km

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
279 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
65.4 Hp/l
Torque
400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm.
Engine displacement
4266 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1780 kg

Max weight (kg)

2380 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

88 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5038 mm

Width (mm)

1855 mm

Height (mm)

1444 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2965 mm

Front track (mm)

1574 mm

Rear track (mm)

1574 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.7 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 brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/60 R16

Rear tires size

225/60 R16

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 16

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