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Mercedes-Benz S430

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S430
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4266 ccm (260.31 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 8-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4266 ccm (260.31 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power279.00 PS (205 kW or 275 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke89.9 x 84.0 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 8-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1488 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1875 kg (4,133.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2400 kg (5,291.1 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 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)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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