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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
1979 – 1991
Germany
Mercedes-Benz built the S-Klasse and predecessors for 12 years, from 1979 to 1991. All 16 variants use petrol engines, from 156 to 300 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (1972 – 1980), peak power rose from 286 to 300 hp, and minimum weight went down by 95 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1979 – 1991
Variants16
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power156 – 300 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 10.2 s
Top speed200 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy10.7 – 14.1 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
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| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 S 4MT RWD (156 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 156 hp | — | 200 | 4-speed manual |
| 260 SE 5MT RWD (170 HP) 2.6 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 170 hp | 10.2 s | 204 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 SE 5MT RWD (179 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 179 hp | 9.3 s | 204 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (179 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 179 hp | 9.3 s | 204 | 5-Speed manual |
| 280 SE 4MT RWD (185 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | — | 211 | 4-speed manual |
| 280 SEL 4MT RWD (185 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 185 hp | — | 225 | 4-speed manual |
| 380 SE 4AT RWD (204 HP) 3.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 204 hp | — | 214 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 380 SEL 4AT RWD (204 HP) 3.8 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 204 hp | — | 225 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 420 SE 4AT RWD (224 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 224 hp | 8.3 s | 220 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 420 SEL 4AT RWD (224 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 224 hp | 8.3 s | 220 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (231 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | — | 225 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 SEL 4AT RWD (231 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | — | 225 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 SE 4AT RWD (265 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 265 hp | 7.2 s | 235 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 SEL 4AT RWD (265 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 265 hp | 7.2 s | 235 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 560 SE 5AT RWD (300 HP) 5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 300 hp | 6.9 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 560 SEL 4AT RWD (300 HP) 5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 300 hp | 6.9 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
- Power
- 115 KW @ 5500 RPM156 HP @ 5500 RPM154 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM225 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3428.8 lbs (1555 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4585.6 lbs (2080 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 272 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2599 cm3 (159 ci)
- Power
- 125 KW @ 5800 RPM170 HP @ 5800 RPM168 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 168 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM228 Nm @ 4600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 R15H
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61.4/60.2 in (1,560/1,529 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3351 lbs (1520 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4497 lbs (2040 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 254 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2962 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 188 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM255 Nm @ 4400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 R15V
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3362 lbs (1525 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4497 lbs (2040 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2962 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 132 KW @ 5700 RPM179 HP @ 5700 RPM177 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM244 Nm @ 4400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.1 in (5159 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3417 lbs (1550 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4563 lbs (2070 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 259 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
- Power
- 136 KW @ 5800 RPM185 HP @ 5800 RPM182 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 131 mph (211 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3432 lbs (1557 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4590.1 lbs (2082 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 276 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2746 cm3 (168 ci)
- Power
- 136 KW @ 5800 RPM185 HP @ 5800 RPM182 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM240 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 202.2 in (5136 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3585 lbs (1626 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4756 lbs (2157 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 277 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3839 cm3 (234 ci)
- Power
- 150 KW @ 5250 RPM204 HP @ 5250 RPM201 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM315 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 133 mph (214 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3517 lbs (1595 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4662 lbs (2115 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 281 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3839 cm3 (234 ci)
- Power
- 150 KW @ 5250 RPM204 HP @ 5250 RPM201 BHP @ 5250 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM315 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 202.2 in (5136 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3560 lbs (1615 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4706 lbs (2135 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 267 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 165 KW @ 5400 RPM224 HP @ 5400 RPM221 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM325 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 R15V
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3527 lbs (1600 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4673 lbs (2120 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 282 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 165 KW @ 5400 RPM224 HP @ 5400 RPM221 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM325 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.1 in (5159 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3604 lbs (1635 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4751 lbs (2155 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 282 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 4750 RPM231 HP @ 4750 RPM228 BHP @ 4750 RPM
- Torque
- 299 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM405 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4740 lbs (2150 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 282 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 4750 RPM231 HP @ 4750 RPM228 BHP @ 4750 RPM
- Torque
- 299 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM405 Nm @ 2750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 202.2 in (5136 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3648 lbs (1655 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4795 lbs (2175 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 282 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 195 KW @ 5200 RPM265 HP @ 5200 RPM261 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 299 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM405 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 R15V
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3571 lbs (1620 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4718 lbs (2140 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.5 mpg US (16.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 294 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 195 KW @ 5200 RPM265 HP @ 5200 RPM261 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 299 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM405 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 146 mph (235 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.1 in (5159 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3692 lbs (1675 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4839 lbs (2195 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 282 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5547 cm3 (338 ci)
- Power
- 221 KW @ 5000 RPM300 HP @ 5000 RPM296 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 336 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM455 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 215/65 R15V
Dimensions
- Length
- 197.6 in (5019 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 115.6 in (2936 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3881 lbs (1760 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4894 lbs (2220 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 335 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5547 cm3 (338 ci)
- Power
- 221 KW @ 5000 RPM300 HP @ 5000 RPM296 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 336 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM455 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 215/65 VR15
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.1 in (5159 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 120.9 in (3071 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18 cuFT (510 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.36
- Turning circle
- 38.7 ft (11.8 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4001 lbs (1815 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5015 lbs (2275 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 316 g/km
Length5,019 – 5,159 mm
Width1,821 mm
Height1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,936 – 3,071 mm
Curb weight1,520 – 1,815 kg
Torque225 – 455 Nm
Ranges across all 16 variants of this generation.
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