Mercedes-Benz S class V (W221) Facelift Sedan Long All photos (16)
Mercedes-Benz S class V (W221) Facelift · Sedan Long · 2009–2013

Mercedes-Benz S class 500 Long 5.5 AT 388 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 7 gearsRear driveEuro 5
Power
388 hp · 285 kW
Torque
530 Nm
0–100 km/h
5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
11.8 l/100 km
On a full tank
~760 km
Other versions of this body · 19
500 Long 4.7 AT 435 HP 500 Long 4.7 AT 435 HP AWD 500 Long 5.5 AT 388 HP 500 Long 5.5 AT 388 HP AWD 600 Long 5.5 AT 517 HP 600 Guard 5.5 AT 517 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel tank
90 l

Engine

M 273.968 · 5,461 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
M 273.968
Displacement
5,461 cm³
Max power
285 kW / 388 hp
Torque
530 Nm at 2800 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
V type
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
98 mm
Stroke
90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Emission standard
Euro 5
CO₂ emissions
230 g/km

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
7

Dimensions and capacity

Body code W221 · class F
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
4
Length
5,226 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Wheelbase
3,165 mm
Front track
1,600 mm
Rear track
1,606 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
Kerb weight
1,985 kg
Max weight
2,565 kg
Boot space (min)
560 l
Boot space (max)
560 l
Turning circle
11.8 m

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
235/55/R17
Optional tyre sizes
255/35R20, 255/35R20 / 275/35R20, 255/40R19, 255/40R19 / 275/40R19, 255/45R18 / 275/45R18
Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA66.6 5x112
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Front suspension
Independent, air suspension
Rear suspension
Independent, air suspension