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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) · Facelift 1994

S 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1995
0-100 km/h 7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power320 hp394 hp
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
Curb weight
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,650kg5,842lb
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption city
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel tank
100L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM 119.970
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
5,113mm201in
Width
1,886mm74in
Height
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
3,040mm120in
Front track
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,579mm62in
Trunk volume
525L
Doors
4
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V87.3 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8
265 km/h
165 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W140)Facelift 1994S 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm

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