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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221) 500 V8 7AT (387 HP)

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221) · 2009 - 2013 · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221) 500 V8 7AT (387 HP) produces 387 hp and 530 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.1 l/100 km, equal to 262 g CO2 per km.

Power
387 hp
Torque
530 Nm
0–100
5.4 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 387 hp
Power (kW) 285 kW
Torque 530 Nm
Displacement 5,461 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.4 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.1 l/100 km
City consumption 16.7 l/100 km
Highway consumption 8.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 262 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 7-Speed Automatic (7G-Tronic Plus)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,095 mm
Width 1,869 mm
Height 1,478 mm
Wheelbase 3,035 mm
Ground clearance 147 mm
Cargo volume 558 l
Unladen weight 1,955 kg
Gross weight limit 2,560 kg
Tyre size 255/45 R18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221) 500 V8 7AT (387 HP) compared with 7,629 trims of other cars from the 2006–2012 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 387 hp 194 hp
better than 94%
Torque 530 Nm 310 Nm
better than 92%
Top speed 249 km/h 209 km/h
better than 84%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 5.4 s 9.4 s
better than 91%
Combined consumption 11.1 l/100 km 7.5 l/100 km
better than 13%
CO2 emissions 262 g/km 172 g/km
better than 8%
Cargo volume 558 l 469 l
better than 84%
Unladen weight 1,955 kg 1,527 kg
better than 9%

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

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Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W221)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 500 Nm 8.2 s 240 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 150 g/km
250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP) Diesel 204 hp 500 Nm 8.2 s 240 km/h 5.7 l/100 km 150 g/km
350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY L 7AT RWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.8 s 249 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 204 g/km
350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.8 s 249 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 200 g/km
350 V6 CDI 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.8 s 245 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 211 g/km
350 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.8 s 245 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 211 g/km
350 V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (258 HP) Diesel 258 hp 620 Nm 7.1 s 249 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 195 g/km
350 V6 BlueTEC L 7AT RWD (258 HP) Diesel 258 hp 620 Nm 7.1 s 249 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 166 g/km
350 V6 BlueTEC 7AT RWD (258 HP) Diesel 258 hp 620 Nm 7.1 s 249 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 166 g/km
350 V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (258 HP) Diesel 258 hp 620 Nm 7.1 s 249 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 195 g/km
350 V6 L 7AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 350 Nm 7.3 s 249 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 237 g/km
350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 350 Nm 7.3 s 249 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 237 g/km