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Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG Sedan

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 55 AMG Sedan
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5441 ccm (332.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving15.8 litres/100 km (14.86 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.81 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.70 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5441 ccm (332.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power500.00 PS (368 kW or 493 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque699.70 Nm (71.3 kgf-m or 516.1 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2564 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 space3000 litres (793 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1950 kg (4,299.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1950 kg (4,299.0 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length5170 mm (203.5 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3090 mm (121.7 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD114190
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