(1991 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | W140 S 420 L | Issued until | 1998 |
| Serie | S class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | W140 | Number of doors | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5213 mm / 205.2 in / 205.2 in | Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1886 mm / 74.3 in / 74.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3140 mm / 123.6 in / 123.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1606 mm / 63.2 in / 63.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1579 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.9 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4196 cm3 / 256.1 cu in / 256.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | Max. output power | 205.0 kW / 278.7 hp / 278.7 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 400.0 Nm / 295.0 lbft / 295.0 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/60 R16 | Tyres rear | 235/60 R16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz W140 S 420 L
