Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V140) · 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
| Power | 320 hp394 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 470Nm347lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,973cc303cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,010kg4,431lb |
| Gross weight | 2,660kg5,864lb |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.6s 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 | 77.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
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 | M 119.970 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,213mm205in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,886mm74in |
| Height | 1,486mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 3,140mm124in |
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V140)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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 7.3 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 Long (V140)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 Long (V140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (V140) Facelift 1994 S 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzS-class Long (V140)Facelift 1994S 500 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,850 rpm |
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