2004 Mercedes-Benz S430 Specs, Price, Speed, Safety, & Ratings

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Road Test: 2004 Audi A8 L, BMW 745i, Jaguar Vanden Plas, Lexus LS 430, Mercedes-Benz S430, and Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Test Data: 2004 Mercedes-Benz S430
Acceleration, sec to mph
0-30	2.5
0-40	3.8
0-50	5.2
0-60	6.8
0-70	9.1
0-80	11.5
0-90	14.3
0-100	18.0
1/4 mile, sec @ mph	15.1 @ 94.0
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft	115
Braking, 100-0 mph, ft	331
600-ft slalom, mph	65.4
200-ft skidpad, avg g	0.83
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph	1500
Consumer Info
On sale in U.S.	Currently
Base price incl dest	$74,970
Price as tested	$80,590
Airbags	Dual front, front/rear side, front/rear side curtain
Stability/traction control	Yes/yes
Basic warranty	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Roadside assist period	Unlimited
EPA mpg, city/hwy	18 / 26
MT observed mpg	19.2
Range, miles, city/hwy	419 / 606
Recommended fuel	Unleaded premium
Our Take
What's Hot • Stout structure • Vice-free handling • Prestige of the three-pointed star
What's Not • Dour interior • Dated controls • High price
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