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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S 420 Powertrain & Performance
Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420
Showing 2 Configurations
S 420
4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
S 420
4.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 92
Engine (cc): 4196
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 78.9
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 92
Engine (cc): 4196
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 4.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 8
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 78.9
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 26.4
Capacity (L): 100
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 26.4
Main Capacity (L): 100
Main Type: Total
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
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 11.2
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 21
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 21.4
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 11
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 10
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.4
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 14.8
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 245
Maximum Speed (mph): 152
Performance
Not Available
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 279
Maximum Power (kW): 205
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 296
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 279
Maximum Power (kW): 205
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 21.4
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 11.2
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 14.8
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10.4
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Automatic
Convenience
Not Available
Convenience
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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