Mercedes-Benz S-class (1991 - 1996)

Table of contents:

Variants

Coupe
S-class Coupé
BodyCoupe
Length5065 mm
Height1452 mm
Doors2
Boot space505 l
Sedan
S-class Limousine
BodySedan
Length5113 mm
Height1492 mm
Doors4
Boot space525 l

Model specs

Model info

Model name
Mercedes-Benz S-class
Generation
W140/V140
Production years
1991 - 1996
Doors
4
4

Dimensions

Length
5113 mm
4,425.0
Avg
5,546.0
Higher is better
Wheelbase
3040 mm
2,702.0
Avg
3,295.0
Higher is better
Width
1886 mm
1,863.0
Avg
2,148.0
Higher is better
Height
1492 mm
1,440.0
Avg
1,652.0
Higher is better
Turning circle
12 m
11.0
Avg
12.0
Lower is better

Boot/interior

Boot space
525 l
420.0
Avg
550.0
Higher is better
Seats
5
5
Doors
4
4

Engines/drivetrain

Cylinders
6 - 12
3.0
Avg
12.0
Higher is better
Max. speed
185 - 250 km/h
180.0
Avg
333.0
Higher is better
Torque
270 - 580 Nm
245.0
Avg
900.0
Higher is better
Power
110 - 300 kW
95.0
Avg
467.0
Higher is better
Cubic capacity
2799 - 5987 ccm
1,477.0
Avg
6,749.0
Higher is better
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 13 s
3.0
Avg
11.0
Higher is better

Consumption/ecology

Tank size
100 l
54.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Empty weight (EU)
1890 - 2240 kg
1,580.0
Avg
2,490.0
Higher is better

Towing

Max. roof load
100 kg
75.0
Avg
100.0
Higher is better
Braked trailer
1900 - 2100 kg
1,600.0
Avg
2,300.0
Higher is better
Trailer (no brakes)
750 kg
750.0
Avg
750.0
Higher is better

Engines (S-class)

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Diesel
AUT Hinterrad
300 SD -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
110 kW / 150 HP
Capacity
3.4L (3,449 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 s
Max. speed
185 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
2000 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
4000 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
300 SE 2.8
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,799 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
215 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
270 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3750 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
300 SE 2.8 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
142 kW / 193 HP
Capacity
2.8L (2,799 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 s
Max. speed
210 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
270 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3750 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5500 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
MAN Hinterrad
300 SEL
Engine & Power
Power
170 kW / 231 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,199 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 s
Max. speed
230 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4100 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
300 SEL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
170 kW / 231 HP
Capacity
3.2L (3,199 ccm)
Cylinders
6
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
225 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
310 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
4100 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5800 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
S 420 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
205 kW / 279 HP
Capacity
4.2L (4,196 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 s
Max. speed
245 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
400 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
400 SEL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
210 kW / 286 HP
Capacity
4.2L (4,196 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
245 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
410 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
500 SE -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
235 kW / 320 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,973 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
470 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5600 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
500 SE -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
240 kW / 326 HP
Capacity
5.0L (4,973 ccm)
Cylinders
8
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
480 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3900 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5700 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
S 600 -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
290 kW / 394 HP
Capacity
6.0L (5,987 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
570 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
Gasoline
AUT Hinterrad
600 SEL -automatic
Engine & Power
Power
300 kW / 408 HP
Capacity
6.0L (5,987 ccm)
Cylinders
12
Performance
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 s
Max. speed
250 km/h
Torque & RPM
Torque
580 Nm
Maximum torque at RPM
3800 RPM
Technical Details
Maximum output at RPM
5200 RPM
Fuel injection
Injection
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Mercedes-Benz S-class generations

Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 108/109
1965 - 1972
Length4900 mm
Height1440 mm
Wheelbase2750 mm
Length4900 mm
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 116
1972 - 1980
Length4960 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2865 mm
Length4960 mm (+60 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 126
1979 - 1985
Length4995 mm
Height1430 mm
Wheelbase2935 mm
Length4995 mm (+35 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 126 (1. Facelift)
1985 - 1991
Length5020 mm
Height1437 mm
Wheelbase2935 mm
Length5020 mm (+25 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 140
1991 - 1996
Length5113 mm
Height1492 mm
Wheelbase3040 mm
Length5113 mm (+93 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 140 (1. Facelift)
1994 - 1998
Length5113 mm
Height1497 mm
Wheelbase3040 mm
Length5113 mm
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 220
1998 - 2002
Length5038 mm
Height1444 mm
Wheelbase2965 mm
Length5038 mm (-75 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 220 (1. Facelift)
2002 - 2005
Length5163 mm
Height1444 mm
Wheelbase3085 mm
Length5163 mm (+125 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 221
2005 - 2009
Length5080 mm
Height1473 mm
Wheelbase3035 mm
Length5080 mm (-83 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 221 (1. Facelift)
2009 - 2013
Length5096 mm
Height1485 mm
Wheelbase3035 mm
Length5096 mm (+16 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 217/222
2013 - 2017
Length5246 mm
Height1496 mm
Wheelbase3165 mm
Length5246 mm (+150 mm)
Body type
S-Klasse S-Klasse 217/222 (1. Facelift)
2017 - 2020
Length5125 mm
Height1496 mm
Wheelbase3035 mm
Length5125 mm (-121 mm)
S-Klasse S-Klasse 223
2020 - Now
Length5179 mm
Height1503 mm
Wheelbase3106 mm
Length5179 mm (+54 mm)
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1926
1926
Mercedes-Benz founded
1965
1965
S-Klasse 108/109 was introduced.
1972
1972
S-Klasse 116 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 108/109.
1979
1979
S-Klasse 126 was introduced.
1980
1980
S-Klasse 126 was introduced.
1985
1985
S-Klasse 126 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 126.
1991
1991
S-Klasse 140 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 126 (1. Facelift).
1994
1994
S-Klasse 140 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
1996
1996
S-Klasse 140 (1. Facelift) was introduced.
1998
1998
S-Klasse 220 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 140 (1. Facelift).
2002
2002
S-Klasse 220 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 220.
2005
2005
S-Klasse 221 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 220 (1. Facelift).
2009
2009
S-Klasse 221 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 221.
2013
2013
S-Klasse 217/222 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 221 (1. Facelift).
2017
2017
S-Klasse 217/222 (1. Facelift) was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 217/222.
2020
2020
S-Klasse 223 was introduced and replaced S-Klasse 217/222 (1. Facelift).

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