Mercedes-Benz S 500

General information
Model	Mercedes-Benz S 500
Year	1996
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Automatic, 5-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front
Displacement	4973 ccm (303.45 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 8 cylinder
Max power	321.00 PS (236 kW or 317 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque	470.00 Nm (47.9 kgf-m or 346.7 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke	96.5 x 85.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Gearbox	Automatic, 5-speed
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio	0.1605 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors	2
Passenger space	4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient	0.3
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes	Disks
Rear brakes	Disks
Dimensions and weight
Weight	2004 kg (4,418.1 pounds)
Overall length	5120 mm (201.6 inches)
Overall width	1890 mm (74.4 inches)
Overall height	1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase	3150 mm (124.0 inches)
Fuel capacity	70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	Germany