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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1967 – 1972 Germany

A classic from the 1960s, the Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was built from 1967 to 1972. Only one version was offered: the 6.3L V8 4AT, good for 250 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1965 – 1972), peak power rose from 200 to 250 hp, and minimum weight went up by 16,216 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.3L V8 4AT (250 HP)
6.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 250 hp 6.5 s 220 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
137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205 VR 14

Dimensions

Length
196.9 in (5001 mm)
Width
71.3 in (1811 mm)
Height
55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.7/58.5 in (1,491/1,486 mm)
Wheelbase
112.8 in (2865 mm)
Ground Clearance
6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.5 cuFT (609 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.44

Weight

Unladen Weight
38925 lbs (17656 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4993 lbs (2265 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
368 g/km
Length5,001 mm
Width1,811 mm
Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb weight17,656 kg
Torque500 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.