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Mercedes-Benz S-class S 500 L

08.1996 - 10.1998 · Technical specifications

Engine
5,0 L
Output
320 hp
Fuel
Premium petrol (AI-98)
Engine code
M 119 E 50
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Seating capacity
5
Doors
4
Ground clearance
190 mm
Body style
Sedan
Front tyres
235/60R16
Rear tyres
235/60R16

✓ Included○ OptionalNot specified — the source does not confirm this value

Passive safety

Seat belt locking deviceNot specified
Door reinforcement bars Included
Three-point seat belt Included
Seat belt pretensioner Included

Basic specifications

Specification nameS 500 L
Drive layoutRear-wheel drive
Ground clearance, mm190
Transmission type5-speed automatic
Production period1996 - October 1998
Body typeSedan
Chassis codeE-140051
Steering wheel positionRight
Country of assemblyGermany
Number of doors4
Engine displacement, cm³4973

Active safety and driver assistance

Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)Not specified
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Included
Cruise control Included
Brake assist system (BAS) Included
Traction control system (TCS) Included
Electronic stability programme (ESP)Not specified

Suspension

Rear suspensionНезависимая, многорычажная
Front suspensionНезависимая, многорычажная

Steering wheel and dashboard

Leather-wrapped steering wheel Included
Telescopic steering adjustment Included
Tilt-adjustable steering wheel Included

Engine

Forced inductionNot specified
Maximum torque, N·m (kg·m) at rpm471 (48) / 3900
Fuel usedPremium petrol (AI-98)
Compression ratio11
Maximum output, hp (kW) at rpm320 (235) / 5600
Engine codeM 119 E 50
Cylinder bore, mm96.5
Engine typeV-образный, 8-цилиндровый
Valve actuationDOHC
Additional engine informationЭлектронная система впрыска топлива
Piston stroke, mm85

Interior dimensions

Number of seat rows2
Number of seats5

Lights and optics

Front fog lights Included
Xenon headlightsNot specified
Rear fog lights Included

Weights and load limits

Mass, kg2070
Mass-to-power ratio, kg/hp6.47

Brakes

Rear brakesДисковые
Front brakesДисковые вентилируемые

Seats

Power-adjustable rear seat Included
Power-adjustable driver seat Included

Interior electrical equipment

Power windows Included
Central locking Included

Climate control

Air conditioning Included
Climate control Included

Audio systems

Cassette player Included
CD player Included
Radio Included
MD playerNot specified

Tyres

Front wheels235/60R16
Rear wheels235/60R16

Multimedia and navigation

Navigation systemNot specified

Steering

Hydraulic power steering Included
Steering mechanismШестерня-рейка

Roof

Sunroof Included

Body dimensions

Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm5220 x 1885 x 1490

Fuel consumption

Combined fuel consumption, L/100 km16,7

Chassis dimensions

Minimum turning radius, m5.9
Rear track width, mm1575
Wheelbase, mm3140
Front track width, mm1605

Additional exterior features

Rear spoilerNot specified
Front spoilerNot specified

Wheel rims

Alloy wheels Included

Anti-theft and vehicle protection

Anti-theft systemNot specified

Windows and visibility

Factory-tinted glassNot specified
Rear wiperNot specified
UV-protective glazingNot specified

Airbags

Driver airbag Included
Front passenger airbag Included
Side airbagNot specified

Capacities

Fuel tank capacity, L100

Interior trim

Leather upholstery Included
Wood-effect interior trim Included

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