Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 500 Sedan
335 kW455 PS449 hp700 Nm2013–2017
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- Power
- 335 kW 455 PS · 449 hp
- Torque
- 700 Nm 516 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.8 s
- Length
- 5,146 mm
Built 2013–2017, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 4.6 S 500 sedan develops 335 kW (455 PS) and 700 Nm of torque from a 4.6-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine.
It opens the S-Class W222 range: of the 5 petrol versions, it has the least power, and the 6.0 S 65 AMG (463 kW) offers 38% more. On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 s.
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Engine
| Engine code | M278 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 4,600 cm³ 4.6 l · 281 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 335 kW 455 PS · 449 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s 0–62 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Length | 5,146 mm 202.6 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,899 mm 74.8 in |
| Height | 1,496 mm 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm 119.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 2013–2017 |
| Generation | S-Class W222 (2013–2020) |
Mercedes-Benz M278 engine Compare size All S-Class W222 versions All Mercedes-Benz spec sheets
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