Mercedes S 600 1999 Long

Mercedes S class 1998 5.8 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 600 1999 Long has been produced from December, 1999 to September, 2002. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.8 litres, which produces power of 367 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Mercedes S klase 1998 - 2002 version and torque 530 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.

This 12-cylinder 36-valve engine camshaft is driven by double-row chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 5.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 9 litres.

Mercedes S 600 1999 Long has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes S 600 1999 Long accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes S 600 1999 Long in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13.3 litres per 100km (7.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 20.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9 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 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Mercedes S class fuel consumption.

Mercedes S class 5.8 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes S class 1998

Mercedes S 600 1999 Long technical data

Model: Mercedes S 600 1999 Long
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. December ... 2002. September 
Engine: 5786 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders CO2 emissions: 313 g/km
Power: 367 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 530 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.3 (combined) 20.9 (urban) 9.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 13.4 l/100km (17.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.16m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters
Gross weight: 2100 kg

Mercedes S 600 1999 Long engine M137 E58

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 5786 cm3
Number of cylinders 12
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 87 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Double-row 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.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes S 600 1999 Long oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts) More service info
Power 367 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 530 NM ON 4250 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 4 years

All Mercedes S class sedan [1998 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Mercedes S 320 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.2 Petrol 224 HP 11.5 l/100km
Mercedes S 320 1998 Long

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.2 Petrol 224 HP 11.5 l/100km
Mercedes S 320 1999 CDI Dec 1999 — Sep 2002

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.2 Diesel 197 HP 8.9 l/100km
Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI Jul 2000 — Sep 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (250 HP)

4.0 Diesel 250 HP 9.6 l/100km
Mercedes S 400 2000 CDI Long Jul 2000 — Sep 2002

Most powerfull diesel version (250 HP)

4.0 Diesel 250 HP 9.6 l/100km
Mercedes S 430 1998 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 12.3 l/100km
Mercedes S 430 1998 Long 4.3 Petrol 279 HP 12.3 l/100km
Mercedes S 500 1998 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 13.4 l/100km
Mercedes S 500 1998 Long 5.0 Petrol 306 HP 13.4 l/100km
Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG Jan 2001 — Sep 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

5.0 Petrol 360 HP 13.4 l/100km
Mercedes S 55 2001 AMG Long Jan 2001 — Sep 2002

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6 seconds

5.0 Petrol 360 HP 13.4 l/100km
Mercedes S 600 1999 Long Dec 1999 — Sep 2002

Most powerfull petrol version (367 HP)

5.8 Petrol 367 HP 13.3 l/100km
Mercedes S class 1998 reviews
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