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Mercedes-Benz S 500 L

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 500 L
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving11.9 litres/100 km (19.77 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 power388.00 PS (285 kW or 383 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.00 Nm (54.0 kgf-m or 390.9 ft.lbs) at 2800 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 ratio0.1955 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

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (527.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1986 kg (4,378.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2568 kg (5,661.5 pounds)
Towing weight2106 kg (4,642.9 pounds)
Overall length5210 mm (205.1 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR95266
CO2 emissions317.0 g/km
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