Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 L (2001) price & specs
S 600 L
Overview
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 L is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 220 Series. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $325,700 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 5.8L 12-cylinder engine that has 270 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 530 Nm of torque (at 4100 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 88L fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1447mm (57.0 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 2035kg (4486.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class S 600 L comes standard with 225/55 R17 front tyres and 225/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 L has a 151mm ground clearance with a 2100kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,158 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
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Cylinder Shutdown
Number of Cylinders: 6
Engine
Bore Engine: 84
Engine (cc): 5786
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 5.8
Number of Cylinders: 12
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
Stroke Engine: 87
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
Main Capacity (L): 88
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
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Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9.5
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 16
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 16
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9.5
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 367
Maximum Power (kW): 270
Maximum Torque (Nm): 530
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4100
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Wood & Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Interactive
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Interactive
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 62
Front Track (mm): 1574
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 151
Overall Height (in): 57
Overall Height (mm): 1447
Overall Length (in): 203.1
Overall Length (mm): 5158
Overall Width (in): 73
Overall Width (mm): 1855
Rear Track (in): 62
Rear Track (mm): 1574
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12100
Wheelbase (in): 121.5
Wheelbase (mm): 3085
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1000
Rear Headroom (in): 38.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 986
Front Hip Room (in): 59.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1521
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1509
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1503
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1480
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Leather
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2460
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5423
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2035
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4486
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 11
Load Restraint
Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Location: Single Rear Middle
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 5
Wheel Position: yes
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Dipping For Reverse: yes
Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Digital Display: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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