(1999 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S 55 AMG | Issued until | |
| Serie | S class | Number made | |
| Model family | W 220 | Body construction | |
| Model code | W 220 E 55 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5038 mm / 198.3 in / 198.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1855 mm / 73.0 in / 73.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1855 kg / 4090 lb / 4090 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2965 mm / 116.7 in / 116.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1578 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1574 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Fuel capacity | 88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M 113 E 55 / 113.986 | Total number of cylinders | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 3 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5439 cm3 / 331.9 cu in / 331.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 679.88 cm3/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder / 41.489 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 264.7 kW / 359.9 hp / 359.9 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 530.0 Nm / 390.9 lbft / 390.9 lbft at 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm / 3150 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 261.1 kW / 355.0 bhp / 355.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Y | Specific output | 65.3 kW/l / 1.455 bhp/cu in / 1.455 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 97.44 Nm/l / 0.852 lbft/cu in / 0.852 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.82 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 191.37 kW/ton / 260.19 bhp/ton / 260.19 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.8 l/100km / 14.3 mi/UK gal / 11.9 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mi/UK gal / 24.8 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.4 l/100km / 21.1 mi/UK gal / 17.6 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 | Turning circle | 11.70 m / 38.39 ft / 38.39 ft |
| Suspension front | I.4Li. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8.5J x 17 | Wheels rear | 9.5J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 245/45 R 18 Y | Tyres rear | 275/40 R 18 Y |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc,S, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in | Brake diameter rear | 315 mm / 12.4 in / 12.4 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz S 55 AMG
