Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI

Mercedes S class 2002 4.0 diesel description

Sedan Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI has been produced from September, 2002 to September, 2005. It has eight-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 4.0 litres, which produces power of 250 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 560 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and GT1749V turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 4.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 10.5 litres.

Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.

Mercedes S class 2002

Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI technical data

Model: Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2002. September ... 2005. September 
Engine: 3996 cm3 Diesel, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 253 g/km
Power: 250 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 560 NM ON 1700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 14.2 (urban) 7.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.04m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters
Gross weight: 2100 kg

Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI engine OM628

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 3996 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 18.5 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 10.5 litres (11.1 quarts)
Power 250 - 260 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 560 NM ON 1700 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes G klase

All Mercedes S class sedan [2002 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Mercedes S 320 2002 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.2 Diesel 204 HP 7.7 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 320 2004 CDI Long Jan 2004 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.2 Diesel 204 HP 7.7 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2002 3.7 Petrol 245 HP 11.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2002 Lang 3.7 Petrol 245 HP 11.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic 4x4 Jan 2003 — Sep 2005 3.7 Petrol 245 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 350 2003 4Matic Long 4x4 Jan 2003 — Sep 2005 3.7 Petrol 245 HP 11.9 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (250 HP)

4.0 Diesel 250 HP 9.6 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 400 2002 CDI Long

Most powerfull diesel version (250 HP)

4.0 Diesel 250 HP 9.6 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 430 2002 Sep 2002 — Feb 2004 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.5 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 430 2002 Long Sep 2002 — Feb 2004 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 11.5 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 430 2004 Jan 2004 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

4.3 Petrol 279 HP 10.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 430 2004 Long Jan 2004 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

4.3 Petrol 279 HP 10.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic 4x4 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 430 2002 4Matic Long 4x4 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 500 2002 Sep 2002 — Feb 2004 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2002 Long Sep 2002 — Feb 2004 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.9 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2004 Jan 2004 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.4 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2004 Long Jan 2004 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

5.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.4 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic 4x4 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 12.9 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 500 2002 4Matic Long 4x4 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 12.9 l/100km All wheel
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG Long

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

5.0 Petrol 360 HP 13.2 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

5.4 Petrol 500 HP 13.2 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S 600 2002 Long

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

5.5 Petrol 500 HP 14.8 l/100km Rear wheel
Mercedes S class 2002 reviews
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