Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan
03.1994 - 09.1998 · Europe
Generation 3, W140, facelift
W140, V140
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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 3, W140, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 24 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1994 - 09.1998). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 24 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- M 104 E 28, M 104 E 32, M 119 E 42, M 119 E 50, M 120 E 60, OM 603 D 35 LA, OM 606 D 30 LA
- Engine displacement, cc
- 2799–5987
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 4, Automatic 5, Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 3040–3140
- Ground clearance, mm
- 150
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 3, W140, facelift · Europe · 03.1994 - 09.1998. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.
- Adjustable dampers
- Compare the available modes and check suspension messages. Adjustable dampers do not establish that air suspension is fitted.
Specifications and technical details
24 versions3.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 104 E 32 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 320 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 | |
| S 320 AT LTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 |
3.2 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 104 E 32 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 320 ATTop grade | 06.1996 - 09.1998 | |
| S 320 AT LTop grade | 06.1996 - 09.1998 | |
| S 320 AT LTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 | |
| S 320 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 |
3.0 L, 177 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
OM 606 D 30 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 300 Turbodiesel AT | 06.1996 - 09.1998 |
3.4 L, 150 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
OM 603 D 35 LA · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 350 Turbodiesel AT | 04.1994 - 07.1996 |
2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 104 E 28 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 280 MT | 04.1994 - 09.1998 |
2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 104 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 280 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 |
2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 104 E 28 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 280 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 05.1996 | |
| S 280 ATTop grade | 06.1996 - 09.1998 |
4.2 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 119 E 42 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 420 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 | |
| S 420 AT LTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 |
4.2 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 119 E 42 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 420 ATTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| S 420 AT LTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 |
5.0 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 119 E 50 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 500 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 | |
| S 500 AT LTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 |
5.0 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 119 E 50 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 500 ATTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| S 500 AT LTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 |
6.0 L, 394 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 120 E 60 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 600 ATTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 | |
| S 600 AT LTop grade | 04.1994 - 08.1995 |
6.0 L, 394 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M 120 E 60 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| S 600 ATTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 | |
| S 600 AT LTop grade | 09.1995 - 09.1998 |
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