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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 55 AMG
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving13.3 litres/100 km (17.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power367.7 PS (270 kW or 363 HP) at 6100 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
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1854 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1985 kg (4,376.2 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2910 mm (114.6 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR118884
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