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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Coupe (9-speed version), offered on the European market (Generation C217 phase-I), represents one of the most important technical updates for this model before the facelift. This luxury Grand Tourer is powered by the Daimler-Benz M278 DE46 engine, a 4663 cm3 V8 BiTurbo petrol engine that produces 456 hp / 449 hp/ 335 kW at 5250-5500 rpm and a 700 Nm torque at 1800-3500 rpm. Thanks to the 4MATIC integral towing system and the new 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC), the vehicle reaches 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and has a maximum speed limited to 250 km/h . The combined consumption according to the NEDC is 8.8 L/100km . The car has a length of 5027 mm , weighs 2040 kg and has a fuel tank of 80 liters .