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(1999 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 24-valve V engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in, 264.7 kW / 355.0 hp / 355.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft @ 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S 55 AMG L | Issued until | |
| Serie | S class | Number made | |
| Model family | V 220 | Body construction | |
| Model code | V 220 E 55 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4540 l / 160.33 cu ft / 160.33 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5158 mm / 203.1 in / 203.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1905 kg / 4200 lb / 4200 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1855 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3085 mm / 121.5 in / 121.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1578 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1574 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.28 m2 / 24.5 sq ft / 24.5 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | M 113 E 55 / 113.986 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo HFM fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 264.7 kW / 355.0 hp / 355.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft at 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 122.3 kW / 164.0 hp / 164.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 48.7 kW/l / 1.070 bhp/cu in / 1.070 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 97.4 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.82 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 186.3 kW/ton / 141.2 bhp/ton / 141.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.8 l/100km / 14.3 mpg-UK / 11.9 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mpg-UK / 17.6 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 314 g/km / 505 g/mi / 505 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 657 km / 408 mi / 408 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | Turning circle | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft / 39.7 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent,4 Links | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 245/45 R 18 Y | Tyres rear | 275/40 R 18 Y |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 315 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG L
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