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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP)

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) · 2005 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP) produces 517 hp and 830 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 14.3 l/100 km, equal to 340 g CO2 per km.

Power
517 hp
Torque
830 Nm
0–100
4.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 517 hp
Power (kW) 380 kW
Torque 830 Nm
Displacement 5,513 cc
Cylinders V12
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.6 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 14.3 l/100 km
City consumption 21.8 l/100 km
Highway consumption 10.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 340 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,207 mm
Width 1,872 mm
Height 1,473 mm
Wheelbase 3,165 mm
Cargo volume 561 l
Unladen weight 2,180 kg
Gross weight limit 2,690 kg
Tyre size Front-255/45 R18/Rear-275/45 R18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP) compared with 7,186 trims of other cars from the 2002–2008 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 517 hp 180 hp
better than 99%
Torque 830 Nm 284 Nm
better than 99%
Top speed 250 km/h 206 km/h
better than 91%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 4.6 s 9.9 s
better than 97%
Combined consumption 14.3 l/100 km 8.1 l/100 km
better than 4%
CO2 emissions 340 g/km 191 g/km
better than 3%
Cargo volume 561 l 495 l
better than 84%
Unladen weight 2,180 kg 1,475 kg
better than 5%

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-Class (W221)

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.5 s 250 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 220 g/km
320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP) Diesel 235 hp 540 Nm 7.5 s 250 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 223 g/km
350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 350 Nm 7.3 s 250 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 242 g/km
350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 350 Nm 7.3 s 250 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 242 g/km
420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP) Diesel 320 hp 730 Nm 6.6 s 250 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 247 g/km
420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP) Diesel 320 hp 730 Nm 6.6 s 250 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 252 g/km
450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP) Petrol 340 hp 460 Nm 5.9 s 250 km/h 11.2 l/100 km 267 g/km
450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP) Petrol 340 hp 460 Nm 5.9 s 250 km/h 11.3 l/100 km 267 g/km
500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP) Petrol 387 hp 530 Nm 5.4 s 250 km/h 11.8 l/100 km 279 g/km
500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP) Petrol 387 hp 530 Nm 5.4 s 250 km/h 11.7 l/100 km 279 g/km