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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1964 – 1981 Germany

With production running from 1964 to 1981, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors stayed on sale for 17 years. Only one version was offered: the 6.3L V8 4AT, good for 250 hp. Against its predecessor (1959 – 1968), peak power rose from 160 to 250 hp, and minimum weight went up by 1,155 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.3L V8 4AT (250 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 250 hp 9.7 s 204 4-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6332 cm3 (386 ci)
Power
184 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
369 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM500 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
9.00 H 15

Dimensions

Length
218.1 in (5540 mm)
Width
76.8 in (1951 mm)
Height
58.5 in (1486 mm)
Front/rear Track
62.5/62.2 in (1,588/1,580 mm)
Wheelbase
126 in (3200 mm)
Ground Clearance
7.9 in (201 mm)
Cargo Volume
15.1 cuFT (428 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
5456 lbs (2475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
6592 lbs (2990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
13.2 mpg US (17.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
424 g/km
Length5,540 mm
Width1,951 mm
Height1,486 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm
Curb weight2,475 kg
Torque500 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.