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    Mercedes-Benz S-Class

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz S-Class
    Showing 2 Configurations

    S 280

    2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $176,100†
    Price & specs

    S 320

    3.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

    $204,600†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89
    Engine (cc): 2799
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 73.5
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 89.9
    Engine (cc): 3199
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 3.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 84
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Main Capacity (L): 100
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
    Main Capacity (L): 100
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Economy Indicator
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
    Maximum Power (kW): 142
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 199
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 231
    Maximum Power (kW): 170
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 232
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 315
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Automatic

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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