Mercedes-Benz S class III (W140) Sedan All photos (3)

Mercedes-Benz S class III (W140) Sedan

1991–1998 · 20 versions

Power
150–408 hp (110–300 kW)
Fuel
Gasoline, Diesel
Gearbox
Automatic, Manual
Drive
Rear
Fuel consumption
9.7–15.4 l/100 km
0–100 km/h
from 6.0 s
Top speed
187–250 km/h

The Mercedes-Benz S class III (W140) sedan was made in 1991–1998. The catalogue lists 20 versions (gasoline, diesel) with 150–408 hp (110–300 kW). According to the manufacturer it uses 9.7–15.4 l/100 km on average and reaches 100 km/h in 6.0–12.7 s.

Versions

20 · the arrow opens the version's details, a column title sorts

All GasolineDiesel
More Version Power Fuel Gearbox Drive 0–100 km/h Consumption
280 2.8 AT 193 HP 193 hp 142 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.0 s 11.6 l
300 2.8 AT 193 HP 193 hp 142 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.0 s 10.7 l
280 2.8 AT 193 HP 193 hp 142 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 11.0 s 10.7 l
280 2.8 MT 193 HP 193 hp 142 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 10.8 s 10.6 l
300 2.8 MT 193 HP 193 hp 142 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 10.6 s 11.6 l
300 3.2 AT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.9 s 12.3 l
320 3.2 AT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.9 s 11.1 l
300 3.2 AT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.9 s 11.1 l
320 3.2 MT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 9.4 s 11.9 l
300 3.2 MT 231 HP 231 hp 170 kW Gasoline Manual Rear 8.9 s 11.6 l
350 3.4 AT 150 HP 150 hp 110 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 12.7 s 9.7 l
300 SD 3.4 AT 150 HP 150 hp 110 kW Diesel Automatic Rear 12.7 s 9.7 l
400 4.2 AT 279 HP 279 hp 205 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.3 s 12.5 l
420 4.2 AT 279 HP 279 hp 205 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.3 s 12.5 l
420 4.2 AT 279 HP 279 hp 205 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 8.3 s 12.5 l
400 4.2 AT 286 HP 286 hp 210 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 7.6 s 12.5 l
500 5.0 AT 320 HP 320 hp 235 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 7.3 s 13.0 l
500 5.0 AT 326 HP 326 hp 240 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 6.7 s 13.0 l
600 6.0 AT 394 HP 394 hp 290 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 6.6 s 15.4 l
600 6.0 AT 408 HP 408 hp 300 kW Gasoline Automatic Rear 6.0 s 15.4 l

Other S class III (W140) body styles

Sedan Long
Sedan Long
 Coupe
Coupe

Other S class generations

All generations →
S class VII (W223) Facelift from 2026S class VII (W223) from 2020S class VI (W222, C217) Facelift 2017–2020S class VI (W222, C217) 2013–2017S class V (W221) Facelift 2009–2013S class V (W221) 2005–2009S class IV (W220) Facelift 2002–2006S class IV (W220) 1998–2005S class III (W140) Facelift 1994–1999S class II (W126) Facelift 1985–1991S class II (W126) 1979–1985S class I (W116) 1972–1980S class W108 1965–1972