EN TR BG RU FR UA RO ES El IT DE CZ PL ID JP

MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) S 420 (140.042) (279 Hp) Technical сharacteristics

MERCEDES BENZ Popular Filters

Select the filter you are interested in, if you only want to see the selection for a specific car brand - first go to the brand page and then select the desired filter.





MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) S 420 (140.042) (279 Hp) Technical сharacteristics

Key Specs

Fuel system Multi-point injection
Number of cylinders 8
Engine volume (Usually, more engine displacement means more power as it can burn more fuel and air) 4196 cm3
Torque 400/3900 Nm
Acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h 8.3 sec
Maximum speed (This is the highest speed the car is capable of travelling) 245 km/h
Combined 12.5 Liters/100 km
Minimum volume of luggage 525 liters

MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) Body, Model and Production details

Brand Mercedes Benz
Model S klasse
Generation S klasse (W140)
Body (Designations of different versions or iterations of the vehicle model) Sedan
Doors 4
Year of putting into production 1993 year
Year of stopping production 1998 year
Length 5113 mm
Width 1886 mm
Height 1485 mm
Wheelbase 3040 mm
Front track 1603 mm
Rear track 1576
Combined 12.5 Liters/100 km
Weight 1990 kg
Max weight 2640 kg
Minimum volume of luggage 525 liters

MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) Engine Technical Data

Position of cylinders V engine
Engine volume 4196 cm3
Max power in 5700 rpm
Torque 400/3900 Nm
Number of cylinders 8
Diameter of cylinders 92 MM
Stroke in the cylinder 78.9 MM
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Position of the engine Front, lengthwise
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline) A-95
Fuel system Multi-point injection
Fuel tank volume 100 liters
Combined 12.5 Liters/100 km
Power 279 HPW
Torque 400/3900 Nm

MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) Transmission and gearbox

Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Number of gears 5

MERCEDES BENZ S klasse (W140) Brakes and safety systems

Wheel drive Rear
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Yes
Steering type Worm-reduction unit
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Valvetrain DOHC


Write a review:

Leave your mark in the world of cars! Your feedback can help other users make informed decisions and share their experiences.

Top 10 of the most popular cars according to our users

On our platform we collect statistics on which cars are looked at most often. We have collected for you the most interesting cars in this list according to our users.

You can choose one of the cars and see detailed specifications comparing them with other cars.