Vehicle specifications and dimensions (Mercedes-Benz W220 1998-2005: General information: User manual)

Fuel grades
Unleaded gasoline, EN 228,
no worse than AI-95 (research method)
no worse than A-85 (by motor method).
no worse than AI-98 on S600 models

Note. Temporarily can be used: ordinary unleaded gasoline is not worse than AI-91 / A-82.5

Note. Engine power may decrease and fuel consumption may increase. Avoid driving with a full load. Do not use special additives. They can cause increased wear or damage to the engine.

Fuel tank, l
Models without ski bag
Capacity	about 88 l
including fuel reserve	about 11 l
Models with ski bag
capacity approx	78 l
including fuel reserve	about 10 l
Fuel consumption according to directive 93/116/EC, l/100 km
In built-up areas / Outside built-up areas / Weighted average / CO emission₂ (g/km)
S280	15.9/8.0/10.9/257
S320	16.2/8.0/11.0/259
S430	17.9/9.0/12.3/294
S430 4MATIC	18.3/9.2/12.5/299
S500	19.4/9.9/13.4/320
S500 4MATIC	18.3/9.2/12.5/299
S55 AMG	19.7/9.5/13.2/317
S600	23.8/10.8/14.8/353
S320CDI	11.0/5.8/7.7/204
S400CDI	14.2/7.0/9.6/253
In practice, fuel consumption may exceed the values defined by EU directives (93/116/EG) and indicated in the technical data, since other conditions such as driving style, additional equipment, roof rack, wider tires, etc. play a role in daily use.
Fuel consumption values determined in accordance with EU directives (93/116/EG), are only the basis for comparison under given test conditions.
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 speed, km/h
On 5-speed automatic transmission gears
	*1st /2nd /3rd /4th /5th*
S280	57/93/151/226/230
S320	60/99/160/237/238
S430	72/119/186/250/250
S500	72/119/186/250/250
S600	72/119/186/250/250
S320CDI	- / - / - /235
S400CDI	- / - / - /250
Pickup (acceleration time 0 – 100 km/h), sec
(In parentheses for long wheelbase models)
S280, S320, S350	7.2 (7.4)
S430	6.9
S430 4MATIC	7.0
S500	6.1
S500 4MATIC	6.1 (6.2)
S55 AMG	4.8
S600	(4.8)
S320CDI	7.9
S400CDI	7.0
Aerodynamic drag Сw	0.27
Tires and wheels
Tires
Summer//Winter
S280, S320, S320CDI, S400CDI	225/60 R 16 98V, 245/45 R18 96Y // 225/60 R16 98H M+S
S430, S500	225/60 R 16 98W, 245/45 R18 96Y // 225/60 R16 98H M+S
S430, S500 4MATIC	225/55 R 17
Light alloy wheels	7 1/2J x 16 H2 ET46, 8J x 18 H2 ET44
Spare wheel
Tire
S280, S 320, S320CDI, S400CDI	225/60 R 16 98V S430, S500 225/60 R 16 98W
Disc 7 1/2J x 16 H2 ET51
S430, S500 4MATIC	225/55 R 17
AMG special equipment
Front // Rear
S280, S 320 S430, S500, S320CDI, S400CDI	245/45 R18Y // 275/40 R18 99 YM
S55 AMG	245/45 R18 // 265/40 R18
Light alloy wheels	8 1/2 J x 18 ET44 // 9 1/2J x 18 ET46
Tire pressure
The required tire pressure is indicated on the label on the inside of the fuel filler cap.
Vehicle overall dimensions, mm
	*Length / Width / Height / Base / Wheel track*
Normal base	5038 / 1857 / 1444 / 2965 / 1574
Extended base	5158 / 1857 / 1444 / 3085 / 1574
Turning diameter, m (In brackets for long base models)
Except 4MATIC	11.7 (12.1)
4MATIC	11.8 (12.2)
Vehicle mass, kg
Normal Base
Vehicle curb weight¹ //Gross standard weight
S280, S320	1770//2300
S350	1735//2340
S430	1855//2380
S430 4MATIC	1905//2505
S500	1855//2380
S500 4MATIC	1905//2505
S55 AMG	1910//2480
S320CDI	1850//2450
S400CDI	1970//2455
Load
front axle//rear axle// rear axle when using a trailer
S280, S320	1045//1310//1330
S430, S500	1110//1325//1350
Long base
Vehicle curb weight¹ //Gross standard weight
S320	1800//2330
S350	1765//2370
S430	1875//2400
S430 4MATIC	1925//2525
S500	1875//2400
S500 4MATIC	1925//2525
S55 AMG	1930//2500
S600	2060//2560
S400CDI	1995//2460
Load
front axle//rear axle// rear axle when using a trailer
S320	1060//1325//1350
S430, S500	1130//1325//1360
¹ Curb weight including driver (68 kg), baggage (7 kg) and all kinds of liquids (filling the fuel tank to 90%).
Elements of special equipment increase the curb weight of the vehicle, as a result of which the payload is reduced.
Roof load, kg	100
Permissible mass of towed cargo, kg
On a hill 12%, starting from a standstill, including ground load
trailer with braking system	2100
Trailer without brake system	750
Maximum support load	85
Trunk capacity, l	500
Drawbar mounting dimensions
	Tow hitch attachment points * Attachment point Overhang size Rear wheel center line
overhang size:	1280 mm (with factory fitted trailer hitch)
It is recommended that additional installation of the towing device be carried out at a service station «Mercedes-Benz».
Tightening torque of threaded connections, N·m
Wheel bolts	150

* Drawbar attachment points

Body dimensions

Front view
1 — S350, S430, S500
2 — 4MATIC

Back view

View from above

Side view

Side view. Long base models