Mercedes-Benz Malta - S-Class Saloon


Engine and performance [1]
Cylinder arrangement/number	V6	V6
Displacement (cc)	3498	2987
Rated output (kW at rpm)	– (200/6000)	– (173/3600)
Rated torque (Nm at rpm)	– (350/2400–5000)	– (540/1600–2400)
Compression ratio	10.7 : 1	17.7 : 1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)	– (7.3)	– (7.8)
Top speed (km/h)	– (250, electr. limited)	– (250, electr. limited)
Power transmission
Drive system	Rear drive	Rear drive
Transmissions	– (7G-TRONIC)	– (7G-TRONIC)
Mechanical transmission ratios	–	–
Automatic transmission ratios	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23	4.38/2.86/1.92/1.37/1.00/0.82/0.73/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio	3.07	2.65
Fuel and consumption [2]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)	90/11	90/11
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)	– (14.6-14.8)	– (10.4–10.6)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)	– (7.4-7.7)	– (5.9)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)	– (10.0-10.2)	– (7.6)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined	– (234-237)	– (199-201)
Cd value	0.27	0.26
Emission class	– (EU5)	– (EU 4)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle	Multi-link	Multi-link
Rear axle	Multi-link rear suspension	Multi-link rear suspension
Suspension, front/rear	Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled	Air spring, single-tube gas-filled/air spring, single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels	235/55 R 17	235/55 R 17
Rear tyres/wheels	235/55 R 17	235/55 R 17
Steering	Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering	Speed-sensitive hydraulic rack & pinion steering
Front brake	Discs, internally ventilated & perforated	Discs, internally ventilated & perforated
Rear brakes	Discs, internally ventilated	Discs, solid
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [3]	– (1895/595)	– (1955/595)
Perm. GVW (kg)	– (2490)	– (2550)
Maximum roof load (kg)	100	100
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)	560	560
Turning circle (m)	11.80	11.80
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)	750/2100	750/2100

Changes to technical data may have been implemented since this publication went to press (10.05.2010)

Figures in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission

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More information on official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars is provided in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" ["Guidelines on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for new passenger cars"], which is available free of charge from all sales outlets and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.