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Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (279 HP)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 1995 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (279 HP) produces 279 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and reaches 225 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 14.9 l/100 km, equal to 355 g CO2 per km.

Power
279 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Engine

Power 279 hp
Power (kW) 205 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 4,196 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 100 l

Performance

Top speed 225 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 14.9 l/100 km
City consumption 21.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 11.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 355 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,212 mm
Width 1,887 mm
Height 1,491 mm
Wheelbase 3,139 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Cargo volume 524 l
Unladen weight 1,965 kg
Gross weight limit 2,655 kg
Tyre size 235/60 R16Z
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (279 HP) compared with 3,120 trims of other cars from the 1992–1998 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 279 hp 143 hp
better than 93%
Torque 400 Nm 218 Nm
better than 94%
Top speed 225 km/h 196 km/h
better than 82%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.3 s 11.3 s
better than 84%
Combined consumption 14.9 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 3%
CO2 emissions 355 g/km 208 g/km
better than 2%
Cargo volume 524 l 449 l
better than 86%
Unladen weight 1,965 kg 1,321 kg
better than 3%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
350 4AT RWD (150 HP) Diesel 150 hp 310 Nm 12.9 s 185 km/h 9.7 l/100 km 257 g/km
300 4AT RWD (177 HP) Diesel 177 hp 330 Nm 11.1 s 206 km/h 10.3 l/100 km 273 g/km
280 5MT RWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 270 Nm 10.8 s 216 km/h 11.6 l/100 km 311 g/km
320 5MT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 315 Nm 8.9 s 225 km/h 11.9 l/100 km 317 g/km
320 Lang 4AT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 315 Nm 9.3 s 225 km/h 13.4 l/100 km 317 g/km
420 V8 5AT RWD (279 HP) Petrol 279 hp 400 Nm 8.3 s 245 km/h 12.5 l/100 km 355 g/km
500 V8 5AT RWD (320 HP) Petrol 320 hp 470 Nm 7.3 s 250 km/h 16.0 l/100 km 365 g/km
500 V8 Lang 5AT RWD (320 HP) Petrol 320 hp 470 Nm 7.3 s 250 km/h 15.4 l/100 km 365 g/km
600 V12 5AT RWD (394 HP) Petrol 394 hp 570 Nm 6.6 s 250 km/h 16.4 l/100 km 400 g/km
600 V12 Lang 5AT RWD (394 HP) Petrol 394 hp 570 Nm 6.6 s 250 km/h 16.9 l/100 km 400 g/km