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Mercedes-Benz S 500 Sedan

General information

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

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4965 ccm (302.96 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4965 ccm (302.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power306.00 PS (225 kW or 302 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque459.68 Nm (46.9 kgf-m or 339.1 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1618 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space3002 litres (793 gallons)
Cargo space436 litres (115 gallons)
Optional cargo space2245 litres (593 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1891 kg (4,168.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1891 kg (4,168.9 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5170 mm (203.5 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3090 mm (121.7 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD86090
CO2 emissions237.0 g/km
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