Mercedes-Benz S-Class (original) (raw)
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a series of automobile models assembled by DaimlerChrysler in Stuttgart, Germany and offered to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand name. As of 2003, the S-Class automobiles have the longest wheelbases in the Mercedes-Benz model line.
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Powertrain
In the 2004 model year, the S-Class's powertrains are comprised of the one following petrol-burning engines
- An overhead camshaft-V8, generating 399.9669 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 3,000 rpm
- An overhead camshaft-V8, generating 459.623 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 2,700 rpm
- A supercharged overhead camshaft-V8, generating 699.6031 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 2,750 rpm
- A turbocharged overhead camshaft-V12, generating 799.9338 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 1,800 rpm
(Consumer Guide, 2003)
in addition to a manual or automatic transmission, and a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive system (dubbed 4MATIC). A new seven-speed auotmatic transmission was introduced in the 2004 model year (Consumer Guide, 2003).
Competitors
The S-Class' market competitors might at some time include the
- Acura RL.
- Audi A8.
- BMW 7-Series.
- Jaguar XJ.
- Lexus LS 430.
- Maserati Quattroporte.
- Volkswagen Phaeton.
References
- Consumer Guide. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class/CL-Class Snapshot. Retrieved December 21, 2003 from http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/prices/index.cfm/id/37669
- Madison, Joshua F. Convert (Version 4.10) [Computer software]. (Torque)