S 500
  • Design name
    W 220 E 50
  • Type
    220.075
  • Production period
    04.1997 / 09.1998 - 08.2002
  • Note on production period
    production start-up pre-production series / standard production - end of production
  • Combustion principle
    four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection and emission control device with 3-way catalyst)
  • Configuration
    front, longitudinal; vertical
  • Engine type
    M 113 E 50 / 113.960
  • Number of cylinders / arrangement
    8 / 90° V; light-alloy block
  • Bore x Stroke
    97.0 x 84.0 mm
  • Total displacement
    4966 cc
  • Compression ratio
    10.0
  • Rated output
    225 kW / 306 hp (with automatic cylinder shutoff CSO: 220 kW / 299 hp) at 5600 rpm
  • Rated torque
    460 Nm at 2700 - 4200 rpm
  • Number of valves / arrangement
    2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
  • Valve operation
    1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank
  • Camshaft drive
    double roller chain
  • Fuel system
    microprocessor controlled injection system with hot-film air mass sensor (Bosch ME engine management)
  • Fuel tank: position / capacity
    above the rear axle / 88 l
  • Frame design
    steel unit body
  • Front-wheel suspension
    four-link suspension / air suspension strut with level control
  • Rear-wheel suspension
    multilink suspension / air suspension strut with level control
  • Front springs
    air suspension struts, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Rear springs
    air suspension struts, torsion bar stabiliser
  • Shock absorber front/rear
    air suspension struts
  • Steering
    rack-and-pinion parameter power steering
  • Brake system (foot brake)
    hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster, antilock system and Brake Assist; internally ventilated disc brakes front (perforated) and rear
  • Parking brake (hand brake)
    mechanical (foot-operated), acting on rear wheels
  • Wheels
    light-alloy wheels
  • Wheel rims
    7 1/2 J x 16 H 2
  • Tires
    225/60 R 16 98 W
  • Driven wheels
    rear wheels
  • Drivetrain
    divided cardan shaft
  • Gearing
    5-speed automatic transmission
  • Availibility
    as standard
  • Shifting
    central floor gear shift lever
  • Clutch
    hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
  • Transmission type
    planetary gear system
  • Gear ratios
    I. 3.59; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.16
  • Final drive ratio
    2.82
  • Maximum speed
    250 km/h (electronically governed)
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fuel consumption
    19.4 / 9.9 / 13.4 l (with automatic cylinder shutoff CSO: 18.9 / 8.9 / 12.5 l)
  • by Guideline
    93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
  • Wheelbase
    2960 mm
  • Front / rear track
    1574 / 1574 mm
  • Length
    5038 mm
  • Width
    1855 mm
  • Height
    1444 mm
  • Kerb weight
    1855 kg
  • by Guideline
    EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
  • Gross weight
    2380 kg
  • Units produced
    a total of 21,391 (until 07.2005)
  • Prices
    09.1998: DM 146,044.00
    02.1999: DM 147,436.00
    01.2000: DM 149,408.00
    01.2001: EUR 77,488.00 (DM 151,533.36)
    01.2002: EUR 79,228.00
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