Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 Sedan (1998-2002)
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Mercedes-Benz S-class W220 is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 1998 to 2002, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of V6, V8, V12, and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.8 to 5.8 liters.
Marking a stark departure from the last few generations of S-classes, the W220 S-class features a much softer exterior styling. In the years since, however, it has become a point of contention: Some find it too soft and "feminine", while others prefer it to newer, more aggressive designs. Unfortunately, this is the generation that suffered from body corrosion issues, due to the use of water-based paint that let water penetrate too easily.
A strong point of this generation of S-class is the overall engine lineup. Most engines, especially the wonderful M113 in 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.5L guises, are rather reliable and built to last. The 5G-TRONIC automatic transmission standard on all vehicles are also a strong point, being smooth and durable.
However, the M137 5.8L V12 in the S600 is a completely different story: Being an SOHC design, the M137 has rather restrictive heads; couple that with a slight decrease in displacement, this engine made notably less power than the wonderful M120 V12 engine that it replaced. Worse, Mercedes chose an open-deck design. Unfortunately, the M137 would easily blow head gaskets, and its cylinders, particularly the middle ones, easily go out of round, sometimes dynamically so. These issues led to widespread premature failures. It was so bad that Mercedes had to quickly find a replacement in the form of M275 after just two years.
Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.27 coefficient of drag to show for it.
Drivers who appreciate handling and comfort will be pleased to know that the W220 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. The front suspension uses a wishbone upper control arm paired with two separate lower control arms in a wishbone-multi-link hybrid setup.
Another issue relates to the 1st-gen ABC Active Body Control suspensions on higher-end models. This hydraulic system is complex and high-maintenance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb comfort and handling
- Superb elegance, if a bit feminine
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Solid powertrain lineup (except the M137 V12)
- Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
- Horrible ABC problems
- Body corrosion issues
- Cost-cutting gone wrong
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Specifications
| S 280 | S 320 | S 320 CDI | S 320 L | S 400 CDI | S 400 CDI L | S 430 | S 430 L | S 500 | S 500 L | S 55 AMG | S 55 AMG L | S 600 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 15.5 L / 16.4 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | 13.5 L / 14.3 qt | 13.5 L / 14.3 qt | 16.5 L / 17.4 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 9.0 L / 9.5 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 88.0 L / 23.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 530 kg / 1168 lbs | 605 kg / 1334 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 605 kg / 1334 lbs | 560 kg / 1235 lbs | 540 kg / 1190 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 600 kg / 1323 lbs | 570 kg / 1257 lbs | 525 kg / 1157 lbs | 500 kg / 1102 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, Airmatic | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC | Double-wishbone / Multi-link, ABC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, Airmatic | Multi-link, ABC | Multi-link, ABC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/60 ZR16 | 225/60 R16V | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 VR16 | 225/60 R16W | 225/60 R16W | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16 | 225/60 R16W | 225/60 R16 | 245/45 R18, 275/40 R18 | 225/55 R17W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 11.7 m / 38.4 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1444 mm / 56.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | 5038 mm / 198.3 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | 5158 mm / 203.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | 1855 mm / 73.0 in | 2092 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1576.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1576.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1570.0 mm / 61.8 in | 1574.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1770.0 kg / 3902.2 lbs | 1695.0 kg / 3736.8 lbs | 1830.0 kg / 4034.5 lbs | 1725.0 kg / 3803.0 lbs | 1895.0 kg / 4177.8 lbs | 1920.0 kg / 4232.9 lbs | 1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs | 1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs | 1780.0 kg / 3924.2 lbs | 1800.0 kg / 3968.3 lbs | 1810.0 kg / 3990.4 lbs | 1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs | 1960.0 kg / 4321.1 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J x 16 | 7.5J | 7.5J | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | 2965 mm / 116.7 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | 3085 mm / 121.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.5 sec | 8.2 sec | 8.8 sec | 8.2 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.3 sec | 7.3 sec | 6.5 sec | 6.5 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.0 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.4 sec | 7.8 sec | 7.4 sec | 7.4 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.2 sec | 6.2 sec | 5.7 sec | 5.7 sec | 6.0 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 275 g/km | 212 g/km | 253 g/km | 253 g/km | 253 g/km | 294 g/km | 294 g/km | 320 g/km | 320 g/km | 321 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 17.1 L/100km / 13.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 7.0 L/100km / 33.6 MPG (highway) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 19.4 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 19.4 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 19.9 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 240.0 km/h / 149.1 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | Euro 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | M 112 E 28/112.922 | M 112 E 32/112.944 | OM 613 DE 32 LA/613.960 | M 112 E 32/112.944 | OM 628 DE 40 LA/628.960 | OM 628 DE 40 LA/628.960 | M 113 E 43/113.941 | M 113 E 43/113.941 | M 113 E 50/113.960 | M 113.960 | M 113 E 55/113.986 | M 113 E 55/113.986 | M 137 E 58/137.970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 89.9 mm / 3.5 in | 89.9 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.9 mm / 3.5 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 89.9 mm / 3.5 in | 89.9 mm / 3.5 in | 97.0 mm / 3.8 in | 97.0 mm / 3.8 in | 97.0 mm / 3.8 in | 97.0 mm / 3.8 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.8 L / 170.8 cu-in / 2799.0 cc | 3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc | 3.2 L / 196.9 cu-in / 3227.0 cc | 3.2 L / 195.2 cu-in / 3199.0 cc | 4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc | 4.0 L / 243.9 cu-in / 3996.0 cc | 4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc | 4.3 L / 260.3 cu-in / 4266.0 cc | 5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc | 5.0 L / 303.0 cu-in / 4966.0 cc | 5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc | 5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc | 5.8 L / 353.1 cu-in / 5786.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 204.0 hp / 152.1 kW @ 5700 rpm | 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 197.0 hp / 146.9 kW @ 4200 rpm | 224.0 hp / 167.0 kW @ 5600 rpm | 250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm | 279.0 hp / 208.1 kW @ 5750 rpm | 306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | 306.0 hp / 228.2 kW @ 5600 rpm | 360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 5500 rpm | 367.0 hp / 273.7 kW @ 5500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Redline | 6000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 61.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 70.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 62.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 62.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 65.4 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 61.6 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 66.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 66.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 63.4 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 73.5 mm / 2.9 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 88.4 mm / 3.5 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 87.0 mm / 3.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 270 Nm / 199.1 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 470 Nm / 346.7 lb-ft @ 1800-2600 rpm | 315 Nm / 232.3 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 rpm | 560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3000-4400 rpm | 460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4250 rpm | 460 Nm / 339.3 lb-ft @ 3000-4250 rpm | 530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 3150 rpm | 530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 3150 rpm | 530 Nm / 390.9 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 3 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 engine with 3 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic 5G-TRONIC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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