Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG

Mercedes S class 2002 5.4 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG has been produced from September, 2002 to September, 2005. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.4 litres, which produces power of 500 horsepower on 6100 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes S klase 2002 - 2005 version and torque 700 Nm (Newton metres) on 2750 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and kompressor turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 190 up to 330 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 5.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG fuel consumption is 13.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (7.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 19.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 16.7 litres per 100 km, which is 27% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes S class fuel consumption.

Mercedes S class 2002

Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG technical data

Model: Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2002. September ... 2005. September 
Engine: 5439 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 317 g/km
Power: 500 HP ON 6100 RPM Torque: 700 NM ON 2750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.2 (combined) 19.7 (urban) 9.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 16.7 l/100km (14.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.04m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.7 meters

Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG engine M113 E55 ML AMG

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 5439 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 97 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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 Injection
Mercedes S 55 2002 AMG oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 476 - 582 HP ON 6100 RPM
Torque 700 - 800 NM ON 2750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1997
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes G klase Mercedes CLS and 2 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 [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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