Mercedes-Benz Top Speed

S-class (w220)

230.00 km/h

or 142.92 mp/h

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model S-class
Generation S-class (W220)
Modification (Engine) S 280 (204 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2002 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16 l/100 km 14.7 US mpg17.66 UK mpg6.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.5 l/100 km 20.45 US mpg24.56 UK mpg8.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h 142.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.7 kg/Hp, 115.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 204 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 72.9 Hp/l
Torque 270 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 112 E 28/112.922
Engine displacement 2799 cm3 170.81 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 89.9 mm 3.54 in.
Piston Stroke 73.5 mm 2.89 in.
Compression ratio 10
Number of valves per cylinder 3
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max. weight 2300 kg 5070.63 lbs.
Max load 530 kg 1168.45 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 88 l 23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5038 mm 198.35 in.
Width 1855 mm 73.03 in.
Height 1444 mm 56.85 in.
Wheelbase 2965 mm 116.73 in.
Front track 1576 mm 62.05 in.
Rear (Back) track 1576 mm 62.05 in.
Front overhang 867 mm 34.13 in.
Rear overhang 1206 mm 47.48 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.7 m 38.39 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/60 ZR16
Wheel rims size7.5J x 16