Mercedes S 320 1993 Long

Mercedes S class 1993 3.2 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 320 1993 Long has been produced from June, 1993 to September, 1995. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 315 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 450 000 to 750 000 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 3.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

Mercedes S 320 1993 Long has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Mercedes S 320 1993 Long accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes S 320 1993 Long in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.8 litres per 100km (7.8 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

Mercedes S class 1993

Mercedes S 320 1993 Long technical data

Model: Mercedes S 320 1993 Long
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1993. June ... 1995. September 
Engine: 3199 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 231 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 315 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 225 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.8 (combined)
Fuel tank capacity: 100 litres (26.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.21m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters
Gross weight: 1900 kg

Mercedes S 320 1993 Long engine M104 E32

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 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 3199 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 9.2 : 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 320 1993 Long oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power 220 - 230 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 310 - 315 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase Mercedes CLK Mercedes SL

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 [1993 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes S 280 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes S 280 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 13.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mercedes S 280 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 280 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 13.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 300 1996 TD Jun 1996 — Oct 1998

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

3.0 Diesel 177 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 3.2 Petrol 231 HP 12.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 3.2 Petrol 231 HP 12.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 320 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.2 Petrol 231 HP 13.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 320 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.2 Petrol 231 HP 13.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 350 1993 TD Jun 1993 — Jun 1996

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.4 Diesel 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 420 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 14.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 420 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 4.2 Petrol 279 HP 14.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 500 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 500 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 500 1995 Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 500 1995 Long Sep 1995 — Oct 1998 5.0 Petrol 320 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes S 600 1993 Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

6.0 Petrol 394 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mercedes S 600 1993 Long Jun 1993 — Sep 1995

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

6.0 Petrol 394 HP 15.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
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