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.
| 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.
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 |