Mercedes-Benz S-Class VII (W140) photos

1991 — 1998 · sedan, coupe
18
photos
47
specifications
148–518
hp
4.9 s
best 0–100

About this generation

Seventh generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140), produced from 1991 to 1998, renowned for its engineering perfection and flagship V12 engine.

The seventh-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140) premiered at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1991. Representing an uncompromising summit of engineering excellence, the W140 introduced double-pane acoustic side glass, pneumatic soft-close doors and trunk lid, retractable rear parking guide rods, and orthopedic contour seats. Available in short-wheelbase (W140), long-wheelbase (V140), and coupe configurations (C140, later badged as CL-Class), the W140 provided unmatched cabin isolation and road presence.

Most famously, the W140 introduced Mercedes-Benz's first production passenger V12 engine, the 6.0-liter 48-valve M120 outputting 394 hp in the 600 SEL / S 600. The broader lineup offered inline-sixes (S 280, S 320), DOHC V8s (S 420, S 500), and OM603/OM606 turbodiesels. Technological innovations debuted on the W140 included Electronic Stability Program (ESP) in 1995, Brake Assist (BAS), Parktronic ultrasonic sensors, and voice-activated control systems. Over 406,000 units were produced before production concluded in 1998.

Specifications

47 in 3 body styles

Sedan W140 23 specifications

5113 mm201.3 in
Length
1886 mm74.3 in
Width
1486 mm58.5 in
Height
3040 mm119.7 in
Wheelbase
525 l18.5 cu ft
Trunk
150 mm5.9 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
300 SE 2.8
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.2 s
1992–1993
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1850 kg (4079 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SE 2.8
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s
1992–1993
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1870 kg (4123 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SE 2.8
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s
1992–1993
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1880 kg (4145 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 280
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 10.2 s
1993–1998
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
215 km/h (134 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1850 kg (4079 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 280
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s
1993–1996
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1870 kg (4123 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 280
190hp(142 kW)
2.8 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 10.6 s
1993–1998
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
210 km/h (130 mph)
Displacement
2799 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.944
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1880 kg (4145 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SE
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.6 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1870 kg (4123 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SE
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1890 kg (4167 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SE
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1900 kg (4189 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 320
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1993–1996
Torque
315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.994
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1890 kg (4167 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 320
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1993–1998
Torque
315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.994
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1910 kg (4211 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 420
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1993–1995
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.971
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1990 kg (4387 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 420
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1995–1998
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.981
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
400 SE
282hp(210 kW)
4.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.6 s
1991–1993
Torque
410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.971
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1990 kg (4387 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 500
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
1993–1995
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 500
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
1995–1998
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
500 SE
322hp(240 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.7 s
1991–1993
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 600
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1993–1995
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 600
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1995–1998
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.982
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
600 SE
402hp(300 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.3 s
1991–1993
Torque
580 Nm (428 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Diesel
300 SD Turbo
148hp(110 kW)
3.4 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 12.9 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement
3449 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM603.971
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1940 kg (4277 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 350 Turbodiesel
148hp(110 kW)
3.4 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 12.9 s
1993–1996
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement
3449 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM603.971
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1960 kg (4321 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 300 Turbodiesel
174hp(130 kW)
3.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 11.2 s
1996–1998
Torque
330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed
206 km/h (128 mph)
Displacement
2996 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM606.961
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1960 kg (4321 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
236 g/km (NEDC)

Tap a card to see all specs

Long Sedan V140 16 specifications

5213 mm205.2 in
Length
1886 mm74.3 in
Width
1486 mm58.5 in
Height
3140 mm123.6 in
Wheelbase
525 l18.5 cu ft
Trunk
150 mm5.9 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
300 SEL
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1890 kg (4167 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SEL
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1910 kg (4211 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
300 SEL
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s
1991–1993
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.990
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1920 kg (4233 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 320 L
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 9.3 s
1993–1996
Torque
315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.994
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1910 kg (4211 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 320 L
228hp(170 kW)
3.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.9 s
1993–1998
Torque
315 Nm (232 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
3199 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M104.994
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1920 kg (4233 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
268 g/km (NEDC)
S 420 L
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1993–1995
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.971
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 420 L
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1995–1998
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.981
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
280 g/km (NEDC)
400 SEL
282hp(210 kW)
4.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.6 s
1991–1993
Torque
410 Nm (302 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.971
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 500 L
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
1993–1995
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
12.9 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
S 500 L
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
1995–1998
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
286 g/km (NEDC)
500 SEL
322hp(240 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.7 s
1991–1993
Torque
480 Nm (354 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
12.9 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
S 600 L
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1993–1995
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2190 kg (4828 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
S 600 L
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1995–1998
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.982
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2190 kg (4828 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.2 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
365 g/km (NEDC)
600 SEL
402hp(300 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.3 s
1991–1993
Torque
580 Nm (428 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2190 kg (4828 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
S 70 AMG
489hp(365 kW)
7.1 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.2 s
1996–1998
Torque
720 Nm (531 lb-ft)
Top speed
300 km/h (186 mph)
Displacement
7055 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980 AMG
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2200 kg (4850 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
S 73 AMG
518hp(386 kW)
7.3 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.9 s
1997–1998
Torque
750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed
300 km/h (186 mph)
Displacement
7291 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980 AMG
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2210 kg (4872 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)

Tap a card to see all specs

Coupe C140 8 specifications

5065 mm199.4 in
Length
1912 mm75.3 in
Width
1445 mm56.9 in
Height
2945 mm115.9 in
Wheelbase
505 l17.8 cu ft
Trunk
150 mm5.9 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
S 420 Coupe
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1994–1995
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.971
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.0 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
S 420 Coupe
275hp(205 kW)
4.2 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
1995–1996
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
4196 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.981
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
500 SEC
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s
1992–1993
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
S 500 Coupe
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s
1993–1995
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.970
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.1 l/100 km (18 mpg US) NEDC
S 500 Coupe
315hp(235 kW)
5.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s
1995–1996
Torque
470 Nm (347 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4973 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M119.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
12.3 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
600 SEC
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1992–1993
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2240 kg (4938 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.9 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
S 600 Coupe
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1993–1995
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.980
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2240 kg (4938 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
13.9 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
S 600 Coupe
389hp(290 kW)
6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
1995–1996
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5987 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M120.982
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2240 kg (4938 lb)
Fuel tank
100 l (26.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.2 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
365 g/km (NEDC)

Tap a card to see all specs

News

Mercedes-Benz news

All Mercedes-Benz news
Mercedes-Benz Opens US Orders for 2027 G 580 Electric with Native NACS Port
Mercedes-Benz Opens US Orders for 2027 G 580 Electric with Native NACS Port
Mercedes-Benz has opened US order books for the updated 2027 G 580 Electric, priced from $165,200 with destination included. The electric SUV features native NACS and J1772 charging ports for direct Supercharger access, a reduced 10-to-80-percent DC charging time of 29 minutes, and an increased EPA range of 249 miles.
30.Sep.2026
Mercedes-AMG electric GT SUV will debut on October 17, 2026
Mercedes-AMG electric GT SUV will debut on October 17, 2026
Mercedes-AMG is scheduled to unveil its first independently developed electric GT SUV on October 17, 2026, during The 140 Festival in Stuttgart. Built on the dedicated AMG.EA platform with YASA axial-flux electric motors, the high-performance model is slated to begin customer deliveries in early 2027.
17.Sep.2026
Ultra-Rare Mercedes G-Class With AMG V8 Power Fetches $143,000 at Auction
Ultra-Rare Mercedes G-Class With AMG V8 Power Fetches $143,000 at Auction
Only 446 examples of the 1993 500 GE V8 AMG were made, and this one stands out even more thanks to its special paint, 15,072 miles, and royal provenance.
27.Jul.2026
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS Unveiled: Classic Look Meets Advanced EV Technology
2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS Unveiled: Classic Look Meets Advanced EV Technology
The refreshed electric sedan will arrive in U.S. showrooms in late 2026, featuring significant technical improvements.
14.Apr.2026