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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder V engine, OHC, 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in, 270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 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 13.3 l/100km / 21.2 mpg-UK / 17.7 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2005
ModelS 55 AMGIssued until
SerieS classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5050 mm / 198.8 in / 198.8 inTotal (curb) weight1985 kg / 4376 lb / 4376 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2910 mm / 114.6 in / 114.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.29 m2 / 24.7 sq ft / 24.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.05
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity679.86 cm3/cylinder / 41.488 cu in/cylinder / 41.488 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHCCompression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power270.0 kW / 362.1 hp / 362.1 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
AspirationMax. torque530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft at 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)108.0 kW / 144.8 hp / 144.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output49.6 kW/l / 1.091 bhp/cu in / 1.091 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque97.4 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio185.4 kW/ton / 140.5 bhp/ton / 140.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.3 l/100km / 21.2 mpg-UK / 17.7 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions311 g/km / 501 g/mi / 501 g/mi (est.)
  Range662 km / 411 mi / 411 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/45-R18Tyres rear245/45-R18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG

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