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2005 S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

S-class

Model

S 550

Modification

S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2005

End of production

2009

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC

Kerb weight

1865 kg 4111.6 lbs

Length

5079 mm 199.96 in

Width

1872 mm 73.7 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8.5J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

11.7 l/100 km 20.1 US mpg
24.14 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.1 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 273.961

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. In.

Power

388 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

530 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 390.91 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in

Compression ratio

10.7

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

8.5 l 9.01 US qt
7.48 UK qt

Coolant

11.5 l 12.19 US qt
10.12 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

5079 mm 199.96 in

Width

1872 mm 73.7 in

Height

1473 mm 57.99 in

Wheelbase

3035 mm 119.49 in

Front track

1604 mm 63.15 in

Rear (Back) track

1606 mm 63.23 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

7 G-TRONIC

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Suspension

- Front

Air suspension

- Rear

Air suspension

Tire size

- Front

255/45 R18

Wheel rims

8.5J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1865 kg 4111.6 lbs

Max. weight

2545 kg 5610.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

560 l 19.78 cu ft

- Max. roof load

680 kg 1499.1 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC is made in 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009