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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220)
AMG S 55
360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2002
0-100 km/h 6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 360 hp306 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,810kg3,990lb |
| Gross weight | 2,380kg5,247lb |
| Power-to-weight | 199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 17.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.9s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 88L |
| Estimated range | 662km411mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 113 E 55/113.986 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,038mm198in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,855mm73in |
| Height | 1,444mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,965mm117in |
| Front track | 1,574mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,570mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 500L |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55 | 360 hp 268 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55 | 6.0 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55 | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55 | 13.3 L/100 km 17.7 mpg US 21.2 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 37.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,491 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class (W220) AMG S 55: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class (W220)AMG S 55 | 5,500 rpm | 3,150 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
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