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    S 500 L Powertrain & Performance
    Explore the powertrain & performance of Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 L
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    Cruise Control

    Cruise Control Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Liters: 5

    Engine Configuration: V

    Engine Cc: 4973

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8

    Engine Bore: 96.5

    Engine Stroke: 85

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine Compression Ratio: 10

    Engine Location: Front

    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 100

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 26.4

    Fuel Economy Indicator

    Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge

    Oil Pressure

    Oil Pressure Type: Gauge

    Water Temperature

    Water Temperature Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 15.6

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 15

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 10.6

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 22

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 10.5

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 22

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 15.6

    Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 10.6

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 235

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 320

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 470

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900

    Power Measurement Standard: DIN

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600

    Interested in buying a S 500 L?

    $272,000

    Estimated on the road price†

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes

    Interested in buying a S 500 L?

    $272,000

    Estimated on the road price†

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    † 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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