Mercedes S 420 1995

Mercedes S class 1993 4.2 petrol description

Sedan Mercedes S 420 1995 has been produced from September, 1995 to October, 1998. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.2 litres, which produces power of 279 horsepower on 5700 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes S class 4.2 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes S 420 1995 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Mercedes S 420 1995 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes S 420 1995 fuel consumption is 14.9 litres per 100km (6.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 21.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 11.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 100 litres or 26.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Mercedes is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real Mercedes S class fuel consumption.

Mercedes S class 1993

Mercedes S 420 1995 technical data

Model: Mercedes S 420 1995
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1995. September ... 1998. October 
Engine: 4196 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 355 g/km
Power: 279 HP ON 5700 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 3900 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 245 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 14.9 (combined) 21.4 (urban) 11.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 14.5 l/100km (16.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 100 litres (26.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.11m (length) 1.89m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.1 meters
Gross weight: 2100 kg

Mercedes S 420 1995 engine M119 E42

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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 4196 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 78.9 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 420 1995 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Power 272 - 286 HP ON 5700 RPM
Torque 400 - 410 NM ON 3900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1989
Duration of production 10 years
Engine also used on Mercedes E klase

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)
Mercedes S class 1993 reviews
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