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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
400 E V8 (279 Hp) Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1991, May
End of production
1993, July
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
Kerb weight
1620 kg 3571.5 lbs
Length
4740 mm 186.61 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
15
l/100 km
15.68
US mpg
18.83
UK mpg
- Extra urban
9.4
l/100 km
25.02
US mpg
30.05
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
250 km/h 155 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
0 - 60 mph
6.8 sec
Engine Model
M 119 E 42 / 119.975
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
4196 cm³ 256.06 cu. In.
Power
279 hp (at 5700 rpm)
Torque
400 Nm (at 3900 rpm) 295.02 lb. ft (at 3900 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in
Piston Stroke
78.9 mm 3.11 in
Compression ratio
11
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8
l
8.48
US qt
7.04
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
4740 mm 186.61 in
Width
1740 mm 68.5 in
Height
1431 mm 56.34 in
Wheelbase
2800 mm 110.24 in
Front track
1501 - 1518 mm 59.09 - 59.76 in
Rear (Back) track
1491 - 1509 mm 58.7 - 59.41 in
Turning diameter
11.2 m 36.75 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
4
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Ventilated discs
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Tire size
- Front
195/65 R15; 205/60 R15; 215/55 R16
Wheel rims
6.5J x 15; 7J x 15; 7J x 16
Kerb weight
1620 kg 3571.5 lbs
Max. weight
2140 kg 4717.9 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
520 l 18.36 cu ft
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs
Max. trailer load with brakes
- 12%
1900 kg 4188.8 lbs
Max. trailer load w/out brakes
750 kg 1653.5 lbs