Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
In 1998, Mercedes-Benz started producing the W220 S-Class and showed an entirely new image for its flagship model.
There were not too many people who regretted the previous W140 S-Class. While the former looked bulky and oversized, the 1998 model was just long. Another improvement was on the technical side, where the carmaker introduced an AMG-badged version with more ponies under the hood.
From the outside, the S-Class's aerodynamic shape was completely different from what its customers used to see in Mercedes-Benz's showrooms. The slanted grille and double-waved headlights created a dynamic image for the car. Its curved lines and body panels confirmed some reminiscences of the bio-design era, which was about to end.
Inside, the luxurious cabin spoiled its occupants with four seats. Despite its low greenhouse, the 1998 S-Class provided enough headroom even for taller passengers. In the long-wheelbase version, the carmaker added an option for footrests for the rear passengers. The carmaker added more features for the driver, including automatic climate control and power everything (windows, mirrors, seat, and sunroof). On the center stack, the carmaker added an infotainment unit that provided a DVD-based navigation system.
Under the sleek-looking bodywork, Mercedes-Benz installed a wide choice of engines ranged between a fleet-special 3.2-liter, inline-six turbo diesel, and a fast 5.8-liter V-12. The carmaker installed a standard five-speed automatic transmission for the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 320 5AT (224 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 5600 RPM 224 HP @ 5600 RPM 221 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 315 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.5 in (5042 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.7 in (2964 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902.8 lbs (1770 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5071.5 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 320 Lang 5AT (224 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3199 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 5600 RPM 224 HP @ 5600 RPM 221 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 315 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.3 in (5164 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3969 lbs (1800 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5137.7 lbs (2330 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 430 5AT (279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4266 cm3 |
Power: | 205 KW @ 5750 RPM 279 HP @ 5750 RPM 275 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.5 in (5042 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.7 in (2964 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4134.4 lbs (1875 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5292 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 294 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 430 Lang 5AT )279 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4266 cm3 |
Power: | 205 KW @ 5750 RPM 279 HP @ 5750 RPM 275 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.3 in (5164 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4178.5 lbs (1895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5336.1 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 294 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 5AT (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5600 RPM 306 HP @ 5600 RPM 302 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.5 in (5042 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.7 in (2964 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4090.3 lbs (1855 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5292 lbs (2400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 320 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 500 Lang 5AT (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5600 RPM 306 HP @ 5600 RPM 302 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4178.5 lbs (1895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5336.1 lbs (2420 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 320 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 600 5AT (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5786 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 5500 RPM 367 HP @ 5500 RPM 362 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 530 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4321.8 lbs (1960 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5424.3 lbs (2460 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 313 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 320 CDI 5AT (197 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3224 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4200 RPM 197 HP @ 4200 RPM 194 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 470 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60VR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.5 in (5042 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.7 in (2964 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4242 lbs (1924 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.9 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.5 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 237 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 CDI 5AT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 250 HP @ 4000 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.5 in (5042 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116.7 in (2964 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4387.9 lbs (1990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 400 CDI Lang 5AT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 3996 cm3 |
Power: | 183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 250 HP @ 4000 RPM 247 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM 560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60WR16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.3 in (5164 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 121.5 in (3086 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4432.1 lbs (2010 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.4 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |