1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

S 280

• Audio
  • Cassette Automatic Reverse
  • Cassette Player
  • Disc Autochanger
  • Number Of Speakers: 11
  • Radio Type: Am/fm
  • System Type: Stereo
  • Type: Code
  • Type: Electric
• Body exterior
  • Body Type: Sedan
  • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
  • Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Toned
  • Colour: Argent
  • Local Body Type: Sedan
  • Local Number Of Doors: 4
  • Non-corrosive Panel Location: Part
  • Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
  • Number Of Doors: 4
  • Size Of Body Side Molding: Wide
• Brakes
  • Location: 4-wheel
  • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Bumpers
  • Front Bumper Colour: Toned
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Rear
  • Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.54
• Convenience
  • Adjustment Settings: 3
  • Delayed Fade
  • Door Mirror Position
  • Driver Mirror Illuminated
  • Driver Mirror Location: Driver
  • Illuminated Front Ashtray
  • Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
  • Illuminated Rear Seat Lighter
  • Interior
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Front Seats
  • Location: Passenger
  • Location: Rear
  • Location: Rear
  • Location: Rear Seats
  • Number Of Door Switches: 4
  • Number Of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
  • Number Of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 3
  • Passenger Mirror Illuminated
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
• Dimensions
  • Front Headroom (in): 39.1
  • Front Headroom (mm): 994
  • Front Hip Room (in): 63.9
  • Front Hip Room (mm): 1624
  • Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
  • Front Leg Room (mm): 1049
  • Front Shoulder Room (in): 61.7
  • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1568
  • Front Track (mm): 1606
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12180
  • Overall Height (mm): 1477
  • Overall Length (mm): 5113
  • Overall Width (mm): 1886
  • Rear Headroom (in): 38.9
  • Rear Headroom (mm): 988
  • Rear Hip Room (in): 62.8
  • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1594
  • Rear Leg Room (in): 36.1
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 917
  • Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 524
  • Rear Shoulder Room (in): 61.3
  • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1556
  • Rear Track (mm): 1579
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3040
• Doors
  • Color: Black
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89
  • Compression Ratio: 10
  • Engine (l): 2.8
  • Engine (cc): 2799
  • Engine Configuration: In-line
  • Engine Location: Front
  • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
  • Number Of Cylinders: 6
  • Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
  • Standard Met: Adr 79/01
  • Stroke Engine: 73.5
  • Type: 3-way
  • Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
  • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
• Fuel
  • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Ignition Type: Electronic
  • Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
  • Main Capacity (l): 100
  • Main Type: Total
  • Type: Premium Unleaded
• Instrumentation
  • Number Of Odometers: 1
  • Type: Analogue
  • Type: Analogue
  • Type: Digital Display
  • Type: Gauge
  • Type: Gauge
  • Type: Gauge
• Interior trim
  • Carpet On Lower Door Panel
  • Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
  • Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
  • Load Area: Textile
  • Material: Leather
  • Type: Textile
  • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
• Lights
  • Configuration: Twin
  • Internal Height Adjustment
  • Lens Type: Conventional
  • Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
• Locks
  • Includes Fuel Filler Door
  • Includes Power Windows
  • Includes Sunroof
  • Includes Trunk Hatch
  • Internal Switch
  • Operation: Remote
  • Remote Operation
• Paint
  • Two Tone
  • Type: Gloss
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.5
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Standard: As 2877
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
  • Maximum Power (kw): 142
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 270
  • Measurement Standard: Din
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
  • Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Location: Front
  • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
  • Front Sunroof Sliding
  • Front Sunroof Tilting
  • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
  • Material: Cloth/felt
• Safety
  • Center Operation: Reel
  • Center Seat Position: Centre
  • Center Type: 3-point
  • Driver Height Adjustable
  • Driver Height Adjustable
  • Driver Operation: Reel
  • Driver Operation: Reel
  • Driver Pre Tensioners
  • Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Driver Type: 3-point
  • Driver Type: 3-point
  • Front Seats Electric Adjustable
  • Front Seats Height Adjustable
  • Front Seats Location: Front Seats
  • Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
  • Location: Driver
  • Location: Passenger
  • Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Passenger Pre Tensioners
  • Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Passenger Type: 3-point
  • Passenger Type: 3-point
  • Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
  • Rear Seats Height Adjustable
  • Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
  • Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
• Seats
  • Additional Seat Material: Leather
  • Capacity: 5
  • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
  • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
  • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
  • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
  • Driver Front Seat Reclining
  • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
  • Location: Driver
  • Location: Passenger
  • Main Seat Material: Leather
  • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
  • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
  • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
  • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
  • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
  • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
  • Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
  • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
  • Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Steering
  • Telescopic Adjustment
  • Type: Leather Covered
  • Vehicle Speed Proportional
• Storage
  • Dashboard Storage: Lidded
  • Dashboard Type: Full
  • Floor Storage: Lidded
  • Floor Type: Full
  • Illuminated
  • Lid
  • Location: Dashboard
  • Location: Driver
  • Location: Floor
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Front Seats
  • Location: Passenger
  • Lockable
• Suspension
  • Front Spring Type: Coil
  • Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Front Type: Wishbone
  • Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Rear
  • Location: Rear
  • Rear Operation: Automatic
  • Rear Spring Type: Coil
  • Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Rear Type: Multi-link
  • Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
• Transmission
  • Controlled By: Abs
  • Driven Wheels: Rear
  • Electronic Control Auto Only
  • Lock Up Auto Only
  • Mode Select Auto Only
  • Number Of Speeds: 5
  • Type: Automatic
• Ventilation
  • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
  • Digital Display
  • Fully Automated Climate Control
  • Micro Filter
  • Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
  • Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
  • Push Button Heater Controls
  • Rear Seat Heater Ducts
  • Recirculation Setting
  • Type: Electric
• Visibility
  • Cleaners Type: Wash/wipe
  • Defogger
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Front Electric Windows: Front
  • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
  • Location: ?
  • Location: Centre
  • Location: Driver
  • Location: Passenger
  • Location: Rear
  • Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
  • Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
  • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
  • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
  • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Rear Blind Type: Electric
  • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
  • Type: Fixed
• Warranty
  • Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Distance (mile): Unlimited
  • Duration (months): 36
  • Duration (months): 36
  • Duration (months): 36
  • Duration (months): 48
  • Duration (months): 60
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
• Wheels
  • Front Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Front
  • Location: Rear
  • Rear Covers: Full
  • Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
  • Rear Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
  • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

S 320

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.13
• Convenience
  • Wheel Position
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89.9
  • Engine (l): 3.2
  • Engine (cc): 3199
  • Stroke Engine: 84
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 14
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
  • Maximum Power (kw): 170
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 315
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Sunshade
  • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
• Steering
  • Electric Adjustment
  • Height Adjustment
• Visibility
  • Auto Dimming
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
  • Rear Rim Type: Alloy

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.54
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89
  • Engine (l): 2.8
  • Engine (cc): 2799
  • Stroke Engine: 73.5
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.5
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
  • Maximum Power (kw): 142
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 270
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
• Wheels
  • Front Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Covers: Full
  • Rear Rim Type: Steel

S 420

• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.09
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 92
  • Engine (l): 4.2
  • Engine (cc): 4196
  • Engine Configuration: V
  • Number Of Cylinders: 8
  • Stroke Engine: 78.9
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.8
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.8
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 279
  • Maximum Power (kw): 205
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 400
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
  • Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
• Transmission
  • Controlled By: Engine Management
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2640
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2090
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.13
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89.9
  • Engine (l): 3.2
  • Engine (cc): 3199
  • Engine Configuration: In-line
  • Number Of Cylinders: 6
  • Stroke Engine: 84
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 14
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
  • Maximum Power (kw): 170
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 315
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
  • Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
• Transmission
  • Controlled By: Abs
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

S 500 L

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.85
• Dimensions
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12510
  • Overall Length (mm): 5213
  • Rear Leg Room (in): 39.6
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 1007
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3140
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 96.5
  • Engine (l): 5
  • Engine (cc): 4973
  • Stroke Engine: 85
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.6
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.6
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 320
  • Maximum Power (kw): 235
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 470
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
• Storage
  • Location: Rear
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2660
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.09
• Dimensions
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12180
  • Overall Length (mm): 5113
  • Rear Leg Room (in): 36.1
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 917
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3040
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 92
  • Engine (l): 4.2
  • Engine (cc): 4196
  • Stroke Engine: 78.9
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.8
  • 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 Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.8
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 279
  • Maximum Power (kw): 205
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 400
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2640
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2090

S 600 L

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 132.42
• Convenience
  • Illuminated Rear Ashtray
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 89
  • Engine (l): 6
  • Engine (cc): 5987
  • Number Of Cylinders: 12
  • Stroke Engine: 80.2
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 17.8
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.5
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 20
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.7
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 20
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 11.7
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 17.8
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 13
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 394
  • Maximum Power (kw): 290
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 570
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
  • Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
• Seats
  • Driver Front Seat Heated
  • Passenger Front Seat Heated
  • Rear Seat Electrically Adjustable
  • Rear Seat Reclining
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2720
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2190
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.85
• Engine
  • Bore Engine: 96.5
  • Engine (l): 5
  • Engine (cc): 4973
  • Number Of Cylinders: 8
  • Stroke Engine: 85
• Performance
  • As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.6
  • As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
  • As 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
  • As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
  • As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.6
  • As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
  • Maximum Power (hp/ps): 320
  • Maximum Power (kw): 235
  • Maximum Torque (nm): 470
  • Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
  • Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2660
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H