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Mercedes-Benz S 500

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 500
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (19.93 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power388.7 PS (286 kW or 383 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 280 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke98.0 x 90.5 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2005 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5780 litres (1,527 gallons)
Cargo space560 litres (148 gallons)
Optional cargo space560 litres (148 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1940 kg (4,277.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2545 kg (5,610.8 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5080 mm (200.0 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase3040 mm (119.7 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR89698
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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