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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1998
End of production
2002
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
88
l
23.25
US gal
19.36
UK gal
Engine displacement
4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5750 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Kerb weight
1800 kg 3968.3 lbs
Length
5158 mm 203.07 in
Width
1855 mm 73.03 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
17.7
l/100 km
13.29
US mpg
15.96
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.2
l/100 km
25.57
US mpg
30.7
UK mpg
- Combined
12.3
l/100 km
19.12
US mpg
22.97
UK mpg
Overall emissions
294 g/km
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.3 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.9 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.27
Engine Model
M 113 E 43/113.941
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4266 cm³ 260.33 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5750 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3000 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3000 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
3
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89.9 mm 3.54 in
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in
Compression ratio
10
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
11.5
l
12.19
US qt
10.12
UK qt
Length
5158 mm 203.07 in
Width
1855 mm 73.03 in
Width including mirrors
2092 mm 82.36 in
Height
1444 mm 56.85 in
Wheelbase
3085 mm 121.46 in
Front track
1574 mm 61.97 in
Rear (Back) track
1574 mm 61.97 in
Front overhang
867 mm 34.13 in
Rear overhang
1206 mm 47.48 in
Turning diameter
12.1 m 39.7 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5 G-TRONIC
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R16
Wheel rims
7.5J x 16
Kerb weight
1800 kg 3968.3 lbs
Max. weight
2400 kg 5291.1 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
500 l 17.66 cu ft
- Max. roof load
600 kg 1322.8 lbs
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S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC
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