![1998 Mercedes-Benz S 500 W140 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1994-1999]](https://i0.wp.com/i0.wp.com/autogalactic.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/abc-merc0365.jpg?fit=650%2C488&ssl=1&resize=360,270)
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.