Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.1 Sedan Russia S420, Configuration (Maximum)
| Volume | 4.2 l |
| Power | 279 hp |
| Consumption | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 150 mm |
| Trunk volume | 525 l |
| Front tires | 235/60 R16 |
| Rear tires | 235/60 R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | April 1994 — August 1995 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic 4 |
| Engine capacity | 4,196 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 8.30 With |
| Maximum speed | 245 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 150 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 5,113 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,886 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,485 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 3,040 mm |
| Front track width | 1,603 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,576 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,990 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 650 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,640 kg |
| Specific gravity | 7.13 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 100 l |
| Trunk volume | 525 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 279 hp |
| Maximum power | 205 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,700 |
| Maximum torque | 400.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 41.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,900 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 16.00 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 9.69 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.70 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Tires
| Front wheels | 235/60 R16 |
| Rear wheels | 235/60 R16 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |