Main vehicle specifications

Fuel grades

See Specifications for Chapter Power and exhaust systems.

Fuel tank volume, l

Models without ski bag
Full capacity	about 88
Including fuel reserve	around 11
Models with ski bag
Full capacity	about 78
Including fuel reserve	about 10

Specifications

Defined in accordance with EU directives and valid for standard vehicles.

Depending on the items of special equipment, the data may differ from the above. Help on this issue can be obtained at any service station «Mercedes-Benz».

Maximum travel speeds in gears 1/2/3/4/5, km/h

(Values in brackets are for models with manual transmission)

S280	59 (55) /96 (96) /156 (152) /210 (210) /210 (215)
S320	59/96/156/225/225
S420	73/120/189/245/245
S300	TDI 48/78/127/191/206
S500	78/128/201/250/250
S600	78/128/201/250/250

Fuel consumption according to Directive 93/116/EC (l/100 km)

In practice, fuel consumption may exceed the values defined by the EU directives and indicated in the technical data sheet, as other conditions come into play during daily use, such as driving style, additional equipment, roof rack, wider tires, etc.

The fuel consumption values determined in accordance with the EU directives are only a basis for comparison under the given test conditions.

In us. points/outside us. points/Total/CO2 emissions (g/km)

(Values in brackets are for models with manual transmission)

S280	19.0 (18.9) /10.0 (9.9) /13.3 (13.2) /316 (311)
S320	19.3/10.0/13.4/317
S420	21.4/11.2/14.9/355
S300	TDI 13.8/8.1/10.3/273
S500	22.1/11.5/15.4/365
S600	24.5/12.5/16.9/400

In practice, fuel consumption may be higher than specified by the EU directive (93/116/EC) and indicated in the technical data sheet, as other conditions play a role in daily use, such as driving style, optional equipment, roof rack, wider tires, etc.

Fuel consumption values defined by the EU directive (93/116/EC), are only a basis for comparison under given test conditions.

Tires

With summer tread pattern
S300	TDI 235/60 R 16 100 H, 255/45 ZR18
S280, S320	235/60 R 16 100 V, 255/45 ZR18
S420, S500	235/60 R 16 100 W, 235/60 ZR 16, 235/60 ZR 16 100 W, 255/45 ZR18
S600	235/60 R 16 100 W, 235/60 ZR 16, 235/60 ZR 16 100 W, 255/45 ZR18
With winter tread pattern	235/60 R 16 100H M + S

Wheel disks

7	1/2Jx16 H2 ET5
8	1/2x18 ET 47
8	1/2x18 ET 44

Only certain brands of tires are approved for use. You can get help on this issue at any Mercedes-Benz service station.

Stamped rims should only be used for M+S tyres (with a tread for driving on muddy and snowy roads)

Summer tires are not approved for use with snow chains and as M+S (with a tread for driving on muddy and snowy roads)

Tire inflation pressure, bar

Attention! The data is also given on a sticker on the inside of the fuel filler cap.

Except S600
Front wheels	2.4
rear wheels	2.5
S600
Front wheels	2.6
rear wheels	2.6

Check at least once every two weeks.

Weight and size characteristics

Curb weight / Gross weight / Front axle load / Rear axle load, kg

Models with a standard base
S280	1960/2550/1210/1340
S320	1980/2570/1220/1350
S420	2060/2640/1260/1380
S300 TDI	2030/2610/1270/1340
S500	2070/2650/1270/1380
S600	2250/2710/1330/1380
Long wheelbase models
S320	1990/2580/1230/1350
S420	2070/2650/1270/1380
S500	2080/2660/1280/1380
S600	2260/2720/1340/1380

Attention! Elements of special equipment increase the curb weight of the vehicle, so that the payload is reduced.

Permissible towing weight 1), kg

On the rise 12% without load on the support
trailer with braking system
All models with AT	2100
S280 with manual transmission	1900
Trailer without brake system
All models	750
Maximum load on the hitch support, kg	75
Maximum allowable weight of cargo in the luggage compartment, kg	100
Maximum allowable load on the roof, kg	100
1) A trailer must not be used when AMG equipment is used.

Vehicle overall dimensions, mm

Models with a standard base
Full length	5113
Full Width	1886
Full height	1485
Wheelbase	3040
Track
Front wheels	1603
rear wheels	1576
Long wheelbase models
Full length	5213
Full Width	1886
Full height	1485
Wheelbase	3140

Mounting dimensions of the towing device, mm

Overhang length 1300 (with factory-installed trailer hitch)

Attention! The trailer hitch must be installed by Mercedes-Benz mechanics.

Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm

Wheel nuts
S280, S320, S420, S500, S600	150
S300 TDI	110