Main specifications of the car (Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140)

Fuel grades

See Specifications for Chapter Power and exhaust systems.

Fuel tank capacity, l

Models without ski bag
Full capacity	about 88
Including fuel reserve	about 11
Models with ski cover
Full capacity	about 78
Including fuel reserve	about 10

Technical specifications

Defined in accordance with EU directives and valid for basic equipment vehicles.

Depending on the elements of the special configuration, the data may differ from the above. Information on this issue can be obtained at any maintenance station "Mercedes-Benz".

Maximum speeds in gears 1/2/3/4/5, km/h

(The values in brackets are for models with manual transmission)

S280	59(55)/96(96)/156(152)/210(210)/210(215)
S320	59/96/156/225/225
S420	73/120/189/245/245
S300	TDI 48/78/127/191/206
S500	78/128/201/250/250
S600	78/128/201/250/250

Fuel consumption according to Directive 93/116/EC (l/100 km)

In practice, fuel consumption may exceed the values specified by EU directives and stated in the technical specifications, as other conditions play a role in everyday use, such as driving style, additional equipment, roof rack, wider tyres, etc.

(Text republished from the website: mercedesman)



The fuel consumption values determined in accordance with EU directives are only a basis for comparison under the specified test conditions.

In populated areas/Outside populated areas/Total/CO emissions₂ (g/km)

(The values in brackets are for models with manual transmission)

S280	19.0(18.9)/10.0(9.9)/13.3(13.2)/316(311)
S320	19.3/10.0/13.4/317
S420	21.4/11.2/14.9/355
S300	TDI 13.8/8.1/10.3/273
S500	22.1/11.5/15.4/365
S600	24.5/12.5/16.9/400

In practice, fuel consumption may be higher than specified in the EU Directive (93/116/EC) and stated in the technical data, since other conditions play a role in everyday use, such as driving style, additional equipment, roof rack, wider tyres, etc.

The fuel consumption values specified by EU Directive (93/116/EC) are only a basis for comparison under specified test conditions.

Tires

With summer tread pattern
S300	TDI 235/60 R 16 100 H, 255/45 ZR18
S280, S320	235/60 R 16 100 V, 255/45 ZR18
S420, S500	235/60 R 16 100 W, 235/60 ZR 16, 235/60 ZR 16 100 W, 255/45 ZR18
S600	235/60 R 16 100 W, 235/60 ZR 16, 235/60 ZR 16 100 W, 255/45 ZR18
With winter tread pattern	235/60 R 16 100H M + S

Wheel rims

7	1/2Jx16 H2 ET5
8	1/2x18 ET 47
8	1/2x18 ET 44

Only certain brands of tires are approved for use. You can get information on this issue at any Mercedes-Benz service station.

Use stamped disks only for M+S tires (with a tread for driving on dirty and snowy roads)

Summer tyres are not approved for use with snow chains or as M+S tyres (with a tread for driving on dirty and snowy roads)

Tire inflation pressure, bar

Attention! The data is also provided on the sticker on the inside of the fuel tank filler cap.

Except S600
Front wheels	2.4
Rear wheels	2.5
S600
Front wheels	2.6
Rear wheels	2.6

Check at least once every two weeks.

Weight and dimensions characteristics

Curb weight/Gross weight/Front axle load/Rear axle load, kg

Models with standard base
S280	1960/2550/1210/1340
S320	1980/2570/1220/1350
S420	2060/2640/1260/1380
S300 TDI	2030/2610/1270/1340
S500	2070/2650/1270/1380
S600	2250/2710/1330/1380
Long base models
S320	1990/2580/1230/1350
S420	2070/2650/1270/1380
S500	2080/2660/1280/1380
S600	2260/2720/1340/1380

Please note: Special equipment increases the vehicle's unladen weight, so the payload is reduced.

Permissible towable load weight 1), kg

On a 12% rise without load on the support
Trailer with brake system
All models with AT	2100
S280 with manual transmission	1900
Trailer without brake system
All models	750
Maximum load on the coupling support, kg	75
Maximum permissible weight of cargo in the luggage compartment, kg	100
Maximum permissible roof load, kg	100
1) When using AMG equipment components, the use of a trailer is not permitted.

Overall dimensions of the car, mm

Models with standard base
Full length	5113
Full width	1886
Full height	1485
Wheelbase	3040
Track
Front wheels	1603
Rear wheels	1576
Long base models
Full length	5213
Full width	1886
Full height	1485
Wheelbase	3140

Installation dimensions of the towing hitch, mm

Overhang length 1300 (when the towing hitch is factory installed)

Attention! Installation of the towing hitch must be performed by Mercedes-Benz service station mechanics.

Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm

Wheel nuts
S280, S320, S420, S500, S600	150
S300 TDI	110