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Mercedes-Benz S 550

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz S 550
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.4 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 city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Displacement5461 ccm (333.23 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power387.7 PS (285 kW or 382 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque530.20 Nm (54.1 kgf-m or 391.1 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke92.9 x 94.0 mm (3.7 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2928 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space453 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space1995 litres (527 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (515.7 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS)
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1325 kg (2,921.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2025 kg (4,464.4 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length5210 mm (205.1 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase3170 mm (124.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD89390
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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