Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang

Mercedes S class 2009 5.5 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2013. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.5 litres, which produces power of 388 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 2800 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 5.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.

Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (8.8 km/l), city fuel economy - 16.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 13.5 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes S class fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other Mercedes S class versions - with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes S 500 2009 AT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Mercedes S 500 2009 Lang AT) available:
  • Mercedes S 500 2009 AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 11.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 13.5 litres per 100 km
  • Mercedes S 500 2009 Lang AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 11.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 13.5 litres per 100 km
Mercedes S class 2009

Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang technical data

Model: Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2009. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 5461 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 264 g/km
Power: 388 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.3 (combined) 16.8 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13.5 l/100km (17.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litres (23.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.23m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters
Trunk capacity: 560 litres

Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang engine M273 KE55

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5461 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 98 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8.5 litres (9 quarts)
Power 388 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 530 NM ON 2800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes G klase and 7 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes S class sedan [2009 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes S 350 2009 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 235 HP 7.6 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2009 CDI 4MATIC 4x4 3.0 Diesel 235 HP 7.8 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 350 2009 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2009 4Matic 4x4 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.2 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 400 2009 Hybrid

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 279 HP 7.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 400 2009 Hybrid lang 3.5 Petrol 279 HP 8.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (320 HP)

4.0 Diesel 320 HP 9.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 CDI Lang

Most powerfull diesel version (320 HP)

4.0 Diesel 320 HP 9.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 4.7 Petrol 340 HP 10.6 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 Lang 4.7 Petrol 340 HP 10.7 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 4Matic 4x4 4.7 Petrol 340 HP 11.0 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 450 2009 4Matic Lang 4x4 4.7 Petrol 340 HP 11.0 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 500 2009 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.7 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2009 Lang 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic 4x4 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.3 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 500 2009 4Matic Lang 4x4 5.5 Petrol 388 HP 11.3 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 600 2009 Lang

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

5.5 Petrol 517 HP 14.3 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 63 2009 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

6.2 Petrol 525 HP 14.4 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S class 2009 reviews
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