Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors

1998 – 2002 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the S-Klasse and predecessors from 1998 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 197 to 367 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1994 – 1998), peak power fell from 394 to 367 hp, and minimum weight went down by 80 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1998 – 2002

Variants10

FuelDiesel, Petrol

Key specifications (range)

Power197 – 367 hp

0–100 km/h6.3 – 8.5 s

Top speed229 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy8.3 – 13.9 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
320 CDI 5AT RWD (197 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	197 hp	8.5 s	229	5-speed automatic
320 5AT RWD (224 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	8.2 s	241	5-speed automatic
320 Lang 5AT RWD (224 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	8.2 s	241	5-speed automatic
400 CDI 5AT RWD (250 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	250 hp	7.8 s	250	5-speed automatic
400 CDI Lang 5AT RWD (250 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	250 hp	7.8 s	250	5-speed automatic
430 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	7.3 s	250	5-speed automatic
430 Lang 5AT RWD (279 HP) 4.3 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	279 hp	7.3 s	250	5-speed automatic
500 5AT RWD (306 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	306 hp	6.5 s	250	5-speed automatic
500 Lang 5AT RWD (306 HP) 5.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	306 hp	6.5 s	250	5-speed automatic
600 5AT RWD (367 HP) 5.8 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	367 hp	6.3 s	250	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 3224 cm3 (197 ci)
Power: 145 KW @ 4200 RPM197 HP @ 4200 RPM194 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 347 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM470 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60VR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4242 lbs (1924 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 35.9 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.5 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 237 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 165 KW @ 5600 RPM224 HP @ 5600 RPM221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60VR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3902.8 lbs (1770 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5071.5 lbs (2300 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 275 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3199 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 165 KW @ 5600 RPM224 HP @ 5600 RPM221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60VR16

Dimensions

Length: 203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3969 lbs (1800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5137.7 lbs (2330 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 275 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
Power: 183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4387.9 lbs (1990 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
Power: 183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM250 HP @ 4000 RPM247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
Fuel System: Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4432.1 lbs (2010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.4 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 253 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4266 cm3 (260 ci)
Power: 205 KW @ 5750 RPM279 HP @ 5750 RPM275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 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: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4134.4 lbs (1875 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5292 lbs (2400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 294 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4266 cm3 (260 ci)
Power: 205 KW @ 5750 RPM279 HP @ 5750 RPM275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 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: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4178.5 lbs (1895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5336.1 lbs (2420 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined: 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 294 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4090.3 lbs (1855 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5292 lbs (2400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 320 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V8
Displacement: 4966 cm3 (303 ci)
Power: 225 KW @ 5600 RPM306 HP @ 5600 RPM302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque: 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/60WR16

Dimensions

Length: 203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4178.5 lbs (1895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5336.1 lbs (2420 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 320 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V12
Displacement: 5786 cm3 (353 ci)
Power: 270 KW @ 5500 RPM367 HP @ 5500 RPM362 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 391 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM530 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 23.2 gallons (87.8 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/55WR17

Dimensions

Length: 203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width: 73 in (1854 mm)
Height: 56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track: 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase: 121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight: 4321.8 lbs (1960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 5424.3 lbs (2460 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 313 g/km

Length5,042 – 5,169 mm

Width1,854 mm

Height1,445 mm

Wheelbase2,964 – 3,086 mm

Curb weight1,770 – 2,010 kg

Torque315 – 560 Nm

Ranges across all 10 variants of this generation.