1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

S 280

• Audio
  • Antenna Type: Electric
  • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
  • Number Of Speakers: 11
  • System Cassette
  • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
  • System Disc Autochanger
  • System Radio Type: Am/fm
  • System Type: Stereo
• Body exterior
  • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
  • Body Side Molding Size: Wide
  • Body Type: Sedan
  • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
  • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
  • Grille Colour: Argent
  • Local Body Type: Sedan
  • Local Number Of Doors: 4
  • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
  • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
  • Number Of Doors: 4
• Brakes
  • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
  • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Bumpers
  • Front Colour: Toned
  • Front Location: Front
  • Rear Colour: Toned
  • Rear Location: Rear
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.54
• Convenience
  • Ashtray Front Illuminated
  • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
  • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
  • Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
  • Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated
  • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
  • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
  • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
  • Front Ashtray Location: Front
  • Illuminated Entry System Interior
  • Memorized Door Mirror Position
  • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
  • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
  • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
  • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 3
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
  • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
  • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
  • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
• Dimensions
  • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 524
  • Front Headroom (mm): 994
  • Front Hip Room (mm): 1624
  • Front Leg Room (mm): 1049
  • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1568
  • Front Track (mm): 1606
  • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
  • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
  • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 63.9
  • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 62.8
  • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
  • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.1
  • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 61.7
  • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 61.3
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12180
  • Overall Height (mm): 1477
  • Overall Length (mm): 5113
  • Overall Width (mm): 1886
  • Rear Headroom (mm): 988
  • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1594
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 917
  • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1556
  • Rear Track (mm): 1579
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3040
• Doors
  • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
• Fuel
  • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
  • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
  • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 100
  • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
  • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
  • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
• Instrumentation
  • Clock Type: Analogue
  • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
  • Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge
  • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
  • Number Of Odometers: 1
  • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
  • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
• Interior trim
  • Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel
  • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
  • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
  • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
  • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
  • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
  • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
• Lights
  • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
  • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
  • Headlights Configuration: Twin
  • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
• Locks
  • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
  • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
  • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
  • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
  • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
  • Power Locks Internal Switch
  • Power Locks Operation: Remote
• Paint
  • Two Tone
  • Type: Gloss
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.5
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
  • Power Measurement Standard: Din
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Location: Front
  • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
  • Front Sunroof Sliding
  • Front Sunroof Tilting
  • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
  • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
• Safety
  • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
  • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
  • Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
  • Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
  • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
  • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
  • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
• Steering
  • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
  • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
  • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
• Storage
  • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
  • Console Dashboard Storage: Lidded
  • Console Dashboard Type: Full
  • Console Floor Location: Floor
  • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
  • Console Floor Type: Full
  • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
  • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
  • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
  • Glove Compartment Illuminated
  • Glove Compartment Lid
  • Glove Compartment Lockable
  • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
• Suspension
  • Suspension Front Location: Front
  • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
  • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
  • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
  • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
  • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
  • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
  • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
  • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
• Ventilation
  • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
  • Fully Automated Climate Control
  • Rear Heater Type: Electric
  • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
  • Ventilation System Digital Display
  • Ventilation System Micro Filter
  • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
  • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
  • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
  • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
• Visibility
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
  • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Front Electric Windows: Front
  • Headlight Cleaners Type: Wash/wipe
  • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
  • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
  • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
  • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
  • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
  • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
  • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
  • Rear Blind Location: Rear
  • Rear Blind Type: Electric
  • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
  • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
  • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
  • Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
  • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
  • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
• Warranty
  • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
  • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
  • Paint Duration (months): 36
  • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
  • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
  • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
  • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Location: Front
  • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
  • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
  • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
  • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
  • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
  • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
  • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
  • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

S 320

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.13
• Convenience
  • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Sunshade
  • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
• Steering
  • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
  • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
• Visibility
  • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 74.54
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 9.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 25
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 25
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.5
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.5
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9.5
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
• Roof
  • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
• Weights
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1905
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Covers: Full
  • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
  • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
  • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

S 420

• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.09
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.8
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.8
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 279
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 205
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2640
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2090
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

• Brakes
  • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.13
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2070
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
  • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

S 500 L

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.85
• Dimensions
  • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 39.6
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12510
  • Overall Length (mm): 5213
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 1007
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3140
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.6
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 320
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 235
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 470
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
• Storage
  • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2660
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.09
• Dimensions
  • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.1
  • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 12180
  • Overall Length (mm): 5113
  • Rear Leg Room (mm): 917
  • Wheelbase (mm): 3040
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 24
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 23
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.8
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.8
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.4
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 279
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 205
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2640
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2090

S 600 L

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 132.42
• Convenience
  • Ashtray Rear Illuminated
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 11.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 20
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 11.7
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 20
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 17.8
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 13
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 17.8
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 11.7
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 394
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 290
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 570
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2720
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2190
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z

• Calculated
  • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.85
• Performance
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 10.5
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 22
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15.6
  • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 15
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15.6
  • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.6
  • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 320
  • Power Maximum Power (kw): 235
  • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 470
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
  • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
• Weights
  • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2660
  • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2120
• Wheels
  • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
  • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H