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Mercedes-Benz S 500
General information | |
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| Model | Mercedes-Benz S 500 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
| Airbags | 6 |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 459.68 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.1 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Fuel control | Overhead cam (OHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1655 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 5780 litres (1,527 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (480.3 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1854 kg (4,087.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5170 mm (203.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1860 mm (73.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 3090 mm (121.7 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 88.0 litres (23.25 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
