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2006 Mercedes-Benz S Class Base S 430 4DR RWD Sedan

Base S 430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

$77,250 MSRP
4.3l V-8 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.9 sec

0-60 mph

14.5 sec

@ 95 mph

Horsepower • Torque
275 hp

Power

295 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,160 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2006

Make:

Mercedes-Benz

Model:

S Class

Trim:

Base S 430 4DR RWD Sedan

Style:

Base S 430 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan

Base Price:

$77,250

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,160 lbs

Length:

203.1 in.

Width:

73 in.

Height:

57.2 in.

Wheelbase:

121.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.27

MPG:

17 city / 26 hwy

Fuel:

23.2 gal. / 510 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Derived Output

Horsepower:

274 hp @ 5,750 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Advertised Output

Horsepower:

275 hp @ 5,750 rpm

Torque:

295 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm

Engine:

4.3l V-8 Sohc

Displacement:

4.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.00 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,550 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.9 sec

0-60 mph:

6.22 sec

0-100 mph:

16.12 sec

60-130 mph:

25.1 sec

100-150 mph:

47.66 sec

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.33 sec @ 74.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.53 sec @ 95.4 mph

½ mile:

23 sec @ 115.4 mph

1 mile:

37.07 sec @ 137.1 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P245/45HR18

Rear Tires:

P265/40HR18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

7-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.38

2: 2.86

3: 1.92

4: 1.37

5: 1

6: 0.82

7: 0.73

R: 3.42

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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