S 600 Guard (special protection model B4)
- Combustion principle: four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection and emission control device with 3-way catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 137 E 58 / 137.970
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 12 / 60° V; light-alloy block
- Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 87.0 mm
- Total displacement: 5786 cc
- Compression ratio: 10.0
- Rated output: 270 kW / 367 hp at 5500 rpm
- Rated torque: 530 Nm at 4250 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 1 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank (adjustable)
- 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 17 H 2
- Tires: 225/55 R 17 97 Y
- 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: max. permissible speed dependent on tyres: 210 km/h
- Wheelbase: 3085 mm
- Front / rear track: 1574 / 1574 mm
- Length: 5158 mm
- Width: 1855 mm
- Height: 1444 mm
- Kerb weight: 2435 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 2810 kg
- Units produced: not separately documented
- Prices: 01.2000: DM 369,924.00 01.2001: EUR 190,216.80 (DM 372,031.72) 01.2002: EUR 192,652.80