- 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: 3085 mm
- Front / rear track: 1574 / 1574 mm
- Length: 5158 mm
- Width: 1855 mm
- Height: 1444 mm
- Kerb weight: 1875 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2400 kg
- Units produced: a total of 108,823 (until 12.2005)
- Prices: 09.1998: DM 153,584.00
02.1999: DM 154,976.00
01.2000: DM 156,948.00
01.2001: EUR 81,432.00 (DM 159,267.14)
01.2002: EUR 83,172.00