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1998 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W140 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1994-1999]

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Overview

1998 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W140 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1994-1999]

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 500 is arguably the “gold standard” of the W140 (Phase-II) series, a car that for many represents the pinnacle of automotive engineering of the last century. This latest model of the “Cathedral” comes equipped with the legendary 5.0-liter M119 V8 engine, which produces 320 hp and a massive torque of 470 Nm . The 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic transmission makes this power feel infinite and refined, moving the 2-ton limousine with a physics-challenging ease. With double glazing that isolates any external noise and a chassis that erases any road irregularities, the 1998 S 500 remains one of the most prestigious and sought-after tools by collectors of German classic cars.

Model:S-Class W140 phase-II
Production year:1998
Transmission:Automatic 5 speed
Starting price:€76,100
Engine size:5.0 L
Max torque:470 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Gasoline
Displacement:4973 cm3
Max power:320 PS / 315 hp / 235 kW
Fuel type:Gasoline
Fuel consumption:15.5 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:10.8-13.0 L/100km
City:19.8-23.8 L/100km
Emission standard:N/A
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:4.6 s
0-100 km/h:7.0 s
0-160 km/h:16.9 s
0-200 km/h:28.2 s
Top speed:250 km/h (E kufizuar)
Curb weight:2000 kg
Gross weight:2650 kg
Length:5113 mm
Width:1886 mm
Height:1486 mm
Fuel capacity:100 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
52%
Safety
68%
Performance
92%
Driveability
95%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
61%
Design
100%
Summary

According to ProfessCars™ estimates, the 1998 S 500 offers top-notch performance even by today's standards, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of just 7.0 seconds and a maximum speed electronically limited to 250 km/h (no limitation reaches 259 km/h). The M119 is considered one of the best V8 engines ever built by Mercedes-Benz in terms of longevity. The starting price in 1998 in Germany was around 148,900 Deutsche Mark (approx. €76,100). This vehicle is not just a car, but a monument to the era when Mercedes-Benz spared no engineering detail to create the "World's Best Car."

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