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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
1991 – 1994
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is a car built from 1991 to 1994. Ten variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 150 to 408 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1979 – 1991), peak power rose from 300 to 408 hp, and minimum weight went up by 370 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1991 – 1994
Variants10
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power150 – 408 hp
0–100 km/h6.0 – 12.7 s
Top speed187 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy9.7 – 15.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 SD 4AT RWD (150 HP) 3.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 150 hp | 12.7 s | 187 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 300 SE 5MT RWD (93 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 193 hp | 10.6 s | 211 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 SE 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 8.9 s | 230 | 5-Speed manual |
| 300 SEL 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 8.9 s | 230 | 5-Speed manual |
| 400 V8 SE 4AT RWD (286 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 7.6 s | 245 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 400 V8 SEL 4AT RWD (286 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 7.6 s | 245 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 V8 SE 4AT RWD (326 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 326 hp | 6.7 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 500 V8 SEL 4AT RWD (326 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 326 hp | 6.7 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 600 V12 SE 4AT RWD (408 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 408 hp | 6.0 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 600 V12 SEL 4AT RWD (408 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 408 hp | 6.0 s | 250 | 4-Speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3449 cm3 (210 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 4000 RPM150 HP @ 4000 RPM148 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM310 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 116 mph (187 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.3 in (5113 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4277 lbs (1940 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24.3 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 256 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2799 cm3 (171 ci)
- Power
- 142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM270 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 131 mph (211 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 201 in (5105 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4166.8 lbs (1890 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5621.8 lbs (2550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 281 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5800 RPM231 HP @ 5800 RPM228 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM310 Nm @ 4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 143 mph (230 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 201 in (5105 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5621.8 lbs (2550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 307 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5800 RPM231 HP @ 5800 RPM228 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM310 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 143 mph (230 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.2 in (5212 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123.6 in (3139 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4189 lbs (1900 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5710 lbs (2590 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 307 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 5700 RPM286 HP @ 5700 RPM282 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 302 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM410 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 201 in (5105 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4387 lbs (1990 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5820.2 lbs (2640 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 309 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 5700 RPM286 HP @ 5700 RPM282 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 302 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM410 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.2 in (5212 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123.6 in (3139 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4409 lbs (2000 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5842.3 lbs (2650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 309 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 240 KW @ 5700 RPM326 HP @ 5700 RPM322 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM480 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 201 in (5105 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4435.7 lbs (2012 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5842.3 lbs (2650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 321 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 240 KW @ 5700 RPM326 HP @ 5700 RPM322 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 354 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM480 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 225/60 R16V
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.2 in (5212 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123.6 in (3139 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4436.4 lbs (2012 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5864.3 lbs (2660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 321 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 300 KW @ 5500 RPM408 HP @ 5500 RPM402 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 428 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM580 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 201.3 in (5113 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.9 in (1496 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.7 in (3040 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4806 lbs (2180 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5974 lbs (2710 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 371 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 300 KW @ 5500 RPM408 HP @ 5500 RPM402 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 428 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM580 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.2 in (5212 mm)
- Width
- 74.3 in (1887 mm)
- Height
- 58.7 in (1491 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/62 in (1,603/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 123.6 in (3139 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 40 ft (12.2 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4916.3 lbs (2230 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5996.6 lbs (2720 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.4 mpg US (20.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 371 g/km
Length5,105 – 5,212 mm
Width1,887 mm
Height1,491 – 1,496 mm
Wheelbase3,040 – 3,139 mm
Curb weight1,890 – 2,230 kg
Torque270 – 580 Nm
Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.
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1951 – 1954 S-Klasse and predecessors -
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2026 – present S-Klasse and predecessors