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2000 Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI W220 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1998-2002]

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Overview

2000 Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI W220 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1998-2002]

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI went down in history as the most powerful diesel in the world at the time, bringing a V8 Bi-Turbo engine to the chassis of the elegant W220 S 400 CDI phase-I. With a massive torque of 560 Nm , this limousine offered the performance of a V8 petrol engine with the astonishing efficiency of Common-Rail technology . This vehicle was designed to dominate European motorways, offering an inexhaustible power and technological luxury that included Airmatic suspension as standard, making the S 400 CDI Mercedes-Benz’s new diesel technology flagship in the new millennium.

Model:W220 S 400 CDI phase-I
Production year:2000
Transmission:Automatic 5 speed
Starting price:€69,200
Engine size:4.0 L
Max torque:560 Nm
Cylinders alignment:V 8
Charge system:Diesel
Displacement:3996 cm3
Max power:250 PS / 247 hp / 184 kW
Fuel type:Diesel
Fuel consumption:8.6 L/100km combined
Extra-urban:6.0-7.2 L/100km
City:11.0-13.2 L/100km
Emission standard:Euro 3
Body style:Sedan
0-80 km/h:4.8 s
0-100 km/h:6.9 s
0-160 km/h:18.4 s
0-200 km/h:32.7 s
Top speed:250 km/h
Curb weight:1895 kg
Gross weight:2455 kg
Length:5038 mm
Width:1855 mm
Height:1444 mm
Fuel capacity:88 liters

Expert Assessment

Consumption
52%
Safety
68%
Performance
92%
Driveability
95%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
61%
Design
88%
Summary

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 400 CDI is considered one of the most stylish and technologically advanced limousines of its time, offering an extremely smooth ride thanks to the Airmatic suspension and highly reliable diesel engine. However, this generation suffers from documented quality problems, where early rust on body panels and frequent electronic defects remain the most critical points. Systems like the Airmatic require constant attention and expensive repairs, while the interior materials feel less solid than its legendary predecessor, making this model a fantastic car to travel in, but a real challenge for long-term maintenance.

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