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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG L

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 55 AMG L
Year1999
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving19.8 litres/100 km (11.88 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.4 litres/100 km (17.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power360.6 PS (265 kW or 356 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 3150 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1894 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4540 litres (1,199 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 345 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 315 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1905 kg (4,199.8 pounds)
Overall length5160 mm (203.1 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase3090 mm (121.7 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)
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