Specs
Research 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
4.3L S430 Sedan
Brakes
Brake ABS System |
4 Wheel |
Brake Type |
Power |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
13.1 x 1.3 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.8 x 0.9 |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Engine
Displacement |
4.3L/260 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
275 @ 5750 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
295 @ 3000-4400 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
Fuel System |
SMPI |
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
73 |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
62 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
62 |
Height, Overall (in) |
57 |
Length, Overall (in) |
203 |
Wheelbase (in) |
122 |
Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
23 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in) |
59.9 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.2 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
41.3 |
Front Head Room (in) |
37.6 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
59.4 |
Second Head Room (in) |
38.4 |
Passenger Capacity |
4 |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
105.0 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
58.3 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
40.3 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
26 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
18 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
- TBD - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.8 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
39.7 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
Vehicle Name |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front |
Independent 4-Link |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent 5-Link |
Tires
Front Tire Size |
245/45ZR18 |
Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
225/55HR17 |
Rear Tire Size |
265/40ZR18 |
Rear Tire Size |
245/45ZR18 |
Rear Tire Size |
225/55HR17 |
Spare Tire Size |
- TBD - |
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.73 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.82 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.37 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.92 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.86 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.38 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
7 |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.82 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
4160 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Material |
- TBD - |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 9.0 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.0 |