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Generation 3, VV140

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

03.1995 - 09.2000 · Europe

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Generation 3, VV140

VV140

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 3, VV140, Europe market. This overview covers 4 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.1995 - 09.2000). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 4 trim entries.

Seats
6
Engine codes
M 119 E 50, M 120 E 60
Engine displacement, cc
4973–5987
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
4140
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

4 versions

6.0 L, 394 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 120 E 60 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 600 AT Guard 03.1995 - 08.1995

6.0 L, 394 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 120 E 60 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 600 AT Guard 09.1995 - 09.2000
S 600 AT 07.1996 - 09.2000

5.0 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 119 E 50 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 AT 09.1997 - 09.2000

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