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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2005 - 2013
Introduced at:2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
Internal name:W221
Successor:Mercedes-Benz S 500
Source:Company press release
Last updated:June 20, 2005
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Engine
Configuration 90º V8
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 5,461 cc / 333.3 cu in
Bore / Stroke 98.0 mm (3.9 in) / 90.5 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 10.7:1
Valvetrain 3 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 388 bhp / 289 kW @ 6,500 rpm
Torque 530 Nm / 391 ft lbs @ 2,800 rpm
BHP/Liter 71 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension four link type, air suspension, electronically controlled hydraulic shock absorbers, level control
Rear suspension multi-link suspension, active body control
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted, speed sensitive
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 7G-Tronic 7 speed Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,940 kilo / 4,277 lbs
Length / Width / Height 5,076 mm (199.8 in) / 1,871 mm (73.7 in) / 1,473 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 3,035 mm (119.5 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in) / 1,606 mm (63.2 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.2 bhp / kg
Top Speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
0-60 mph 5.3 s

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