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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors
2005 – 2009
Germany
The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse and predecessors is a car built from 2005 to 2009. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 235 to 517 hp. Top versions deliver 517 hp. The fastest version needs 4.6 s to reach 100 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (2002 – 2005), peak power rose from 500 to 517 hp, and minimum weight went up by 70 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2005 – 2009
Variants11
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power235 – 517 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 – 7.5 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy8.3 – 14.3 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 235 hp | 7.5 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 235 hp | 7.5 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 272 hp | 7.3 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 272 hp | 7.3 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 320 hp | 6.6 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP) 4.0 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 320 hp | 6.6 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP) 4.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 340 hp | 5.9 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP) 4.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 340 hp | 5.9 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP) 5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 387 hp | 5.4 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP) 5.5 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 387 hp | 5.4 s | 250 | 7-speed automatic |
| 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP) 5.5 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 517 hp | 4.6 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2987 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 173 KW @ 3800 RPM235 HP @ 3800 RPM232 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.8 in (5075 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.5 in (3035 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4310.8 lbs (1955 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5622.8 lbs (2550 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 220 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2987 cm3 (182 ci)
- Power
- 173 KW @ 3800 RPM235 HP @ 3800 RPM232 BHP @ 3800 RPM
- Torque
- 398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4410 lbs (2000 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5688.9 lbs (2580 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 223 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3498 cm3 (213 ci)
- Power
- 200 KW @ 6000 RPM272 HP @ 6000 RPM268 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM350 Nm @ 2400-5000 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)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.8 in (5075 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.5 in (3035 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4145 lbs (1880 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 242 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3498 cm3 (213 ci)
- Power
- 200 KW @ 6000 RPM272 HP @ 6000 RPM268 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM350 Nm @ 2400-5000 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)
- 7.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4244.6 lbs (1925 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5523.5 lbs (2505 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 242 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 235 KW @ 3600 RPM320 HP @ 3600 RPM315 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 538 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM730 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.8 in (5075 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58.4 in (1483 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.5 in (3035 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4608.4 lbs (2090 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5821.2 lbs (2640 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 247 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 3996 cm3 (244 ci)
- Power
- 235 KW @ 3600 RPM320 HP @ 3600 RPM315 BHP @ 3600 RPM
- Torque
- 538 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM730 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58.4 in (1483 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4718.7 lbs (2140 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5865.3 lbs (2660 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 252 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4663 cm3 (285 ci)
- Power
- 250 KW @ 6000 RPM340 HP @ 6000 RPM335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 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)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R 17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.8 in (5075 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.5 in (3035 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5611.7 lbs (2545 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 267 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4663 cm3 (285 ci)
- Power
- 250 KW @ 6000 RPM340 HP @ 6000 RPM335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM460 Nm @ 2700-4250 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)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4376.9 lbs (1985 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5655.8 lbs (2565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 267 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5461 cm3 (333 ci)
- Power
- 284.6 KW @ 6000 RPM387 HP @ 6000 RPM382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM530 Nm @ 2800-4800 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)
- 5.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4376.9 lbs (1985 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5655.8 lbs (2565 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 279 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 5461 cm3 (333 ci)
- Power
- 285 KW @ 6000 RPM387 HP @ 6000 RPM382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM530 Nm @ 2800-4800 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)
- 5.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 7-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.8 in (5075 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 119.5 in (3035 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5611.7 lbs (2545 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 279 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V12
- Displacement
- 5513 cm3 (336 ci)
- Power
- 380 KW @ 5000 RPM517 HP @ 5000 RPM510 BHP @ 5000 RPM
- Torque
- 612 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM830 Nm @ 1800-3500 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)
- 4.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- Front-255/45 R18/rear-275/45 R18
Dimensions
- Length
- 205 in (5207 mm)
- Width
- 73.7 in (1872 mm)
- Height
- 58 in (1473 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 124.6 in (3165 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 19.8 cuFT (561 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.27
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4806.9 lbs (2180 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5931.4 lbs (2690 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 340 g/km
Length5,075 – 5,207 mm
Width1,872 mm
Height1,473 – 1,483 mm
Wheelbase3,035 – 3,165 mm
Curb weight1,880 – 2,180 kg
Torque350 – 830 Nm
Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.
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