1998 - Mercedes-Benz - S 500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. S 500 1998
2. S 500 2002
3. S 500 2005
General Information
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model S 500
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code W 220 E 50
Model Family W
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2965 mm     (116,7 in)
Front Track 1574 mm     (62 in)
Rear Track 1574 mm     (62 in)
Length 5038 mm     (198,3 in)
Width 1855 mm     (73 in)
Height 1444 mm     (56,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1855 kg     (4085,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 88 litre   (19,4 Imp gal ,  23,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 3    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4966 cc     (303,05 cu in)
Bore 97 mm     (3,82 in)
Stroke 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,15
Unitary Capacity 620,75 cc/cylinder    (37,88 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo HFM fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 302 HP     (225,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 460 N.m     (339,5 lb.ft ,  46,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2700 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 384 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 162,8 HP/ton    (121,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,8 HP/litre    (45,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 6,5 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5A
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,82 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,8
Turning Circle Diameter 11,7 m    (38,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.4Li.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 330 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 300 mm
Wheels (front) 7.5J x 16
Wheels (rear) 7.5J x 16
Tyres (front) 225/60 R 16 W
Tyres (rear) 225/60 R 16 W