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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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General information

Name

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Brand

Mercedes-Benz
Model

S-Class
Generation

S-class (W221)
Year of production

2005

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

S 550 (388 Hp) G-TRONIC

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

530 Nm @ 2800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M 273.96x
Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800 rpm.
Engine displacement
5461 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
98 mm
Piston stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
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)

1865 kg

Max weight (kg)

2545 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

560 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5079 mm

Width (mm)

1872 mm

Height (mm)

1473 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

3035 mm

Front track (mm)

1604 mm

Rear track (mm)

1606 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element

Rear suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Electric Steering

Front tires size

255/45 R18

Rear tires size

255/45 R18

Wheel rims size

8.5J x 18

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