Mercedes-Benz S420 / S420 L - W140 (1994 to 1999)

The Mercedes-Benz S420, known as the 400SE before 1993, was a variant of the W140 S-Class Sedan that debuted for the 1994 model year. The S420 was offered on the standard and long wheel base length W140 platform and was powered by Mercedes' M119 E42 engine. This 4.2L V8 engine generated 275hp, which was sent to the rear wheels via a 4 or 5 speed automatic transmission. Production of the W140 Mercedes-Benz S420 ended in 1999 when the model series was discontinued.