Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 L (1999) price & specs

S 500 L
Overview
The 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 L is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $252,000 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 5L 8-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 460 Nm of torque (at 2700 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1444mm (56.9 inches) in height, 5158mm (203.1 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 3085mm (121.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1875kg (4133.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class S 500 L comes standard with 225/60 R16 front tyres and 225/60 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,158 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,444 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm |
| Load Capacity | 525 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 97
Engine Cc: 4966
Engine Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Liters: 5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 3
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 84
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 23.2
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 88
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Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 2
Oil Temperature
Oil Temperature Type: Digital Display
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 306
Power Maximum Power Kw: 225
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 340
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 460
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2700
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Wood
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Medium
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Chrome Bright Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Bumpers: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Rear: yes
Chrome Bright Trim On Side Of Body: yes
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 500
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1574
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.9
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1444
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 203.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5158
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1855
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1574
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 39.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12100
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 121.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3085
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1000
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 986
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 59.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1521
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 59.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1503
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.4
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1509
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 58.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1480
Doors
Doors Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Blind
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Safety Operation: yes
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: Automatic Speed
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2400
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5291
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1875
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4134
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: net
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Memorized Adjustment Rearview Mirror: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Lidded
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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