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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
1994 – 1998
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors was in production from 1994 to 1998. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 150 to 394 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 1994), peak power fell from 408 to 394 hp, and minimum weight went down by 40 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1994 – 1998
Variants11
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power150 – 394 hp
0–100 km/h6.6 – 12.9 s
Top speed185 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy9.7 – 16.9 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 4AT RWD (150 HP) 3.4 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 150 hp | 12.9 s | 185 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 300 4AT RWD (177 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 177 hp | 11.1 s | 206 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 280 5MT RWD (193 HP) 2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 193 hp | 10.8 s | 216 | 5-Speed manual |
| 320 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 8.9 s | 225 | 5-Speed manual |
| 320 Lang 4AT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 9.3 s | 225 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 279 hp | 8.3 s | 245 | 5-speed automatic |
| 420 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 279 hp | 8.3 s | 225 | 5-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 5AT RWD (320 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 320 hp | 7.3 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (320 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 320 hp | 7.3 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 394 hp | 6.6 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 600 V12 Lang 5AT RWD (394 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 394 hp | 6.6 s | 250 | 5-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
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4188.8 lbs (1900 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
- 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 257 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2996 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 130 KW @ 4400 RPM177 HP @ 4400 RPM174 BHP @ 4400 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 1600 RPM330 Nm @ 1600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 128 mph (206 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.1 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4232.3 lbs (1920 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5754 lbs (2610 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 273 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
- 134 mph (216 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4078 lbs (1850 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
- 311 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5600 RPM231 HP @ 5600 RPM228 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM315 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 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
- 235/60 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4166.8 lbs (1890 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
- 317 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5600 RPM231 HP @ 5600 RPM228 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM315 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.3 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
- 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5654 lbs (2565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.2 mpg US (19.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 317 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 205 KW @ 5700 RPM279 HP @ 5700 RPM275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 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)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16Z
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
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4321 lbs (1960 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
- 355 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4196 cm3 (256 ci)
- Power
- 205 KW @ 5700 RPM279 HP @ 5700 RPM275 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM400 Nm @ 3900 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 26.4 gallons (99.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 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)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4332 lbs (1965 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5853 lbs (2655 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 355 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 235 KW @ 5600 RPM320 HP @ 5600 RPM315 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 347 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM470 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)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 R16Z
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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4111.6 lbs (1865 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5842.3 lbs (2650 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 365 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4973 cm3 (303 ci)
- Power
- 235 KW @ 5600 RPM320 HP @ 5600 RPM315 BHP @ 5600 RPM
- Torque
- 347 lb-ft @ 3900 RPM470 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)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 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)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4343 lbs (1970 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5864 lbs (2660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.6 mpg US (22.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.3 mpg US (15.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 365 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 290 KW @ 5200 RPM394 HP @ 5200 RPM389 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM570 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)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/60 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
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4729 lbs (2145 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5974.8 lbs (2710 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.2 mpg US (21 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 400 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5987 cm3 (365 ci)
- Power
- 290 KW @ 5200 RPM394 HP @ 5200 RPM389 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 420 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM570 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)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/55 R16Z
Dimensions
- Length
- 205.2 in (5212 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
- 123.6 in (3139 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 18.5 cuFT (524 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4751 lbs (2155 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5996.4 lbs (2720 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.6 mpg US (24.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 400 g/km
Length5,113 – 5,212 mm
Width1,887 mm
Height1,491 – 1,496 mm
Wheelbase3,040 – 3,139 mm
Curb weight1,850 – 2,155 kg
Torque270 – 570 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.
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