2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Models & Specs

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4.3L Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.3L SOHC SMPI 24
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23 gal.
  • Torque: 295 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 275 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 17/24
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 4 - 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 15.4 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4133 lbs.
  • Tires: 225/60HR16 - 245/45YR18
  • Front Head Room: 37.6"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.3"
  • Wheelbase: 121.5"
  • Length: 203.1"
  • Width: 73.1"
  • Height: 56.9"

Interior Features

  • Gathered leather upholstery-inc: leather seatbacks, seat side panels, map pockets, head restraints, center armrests, & door trim inserts
  • 14-way pwr front heated bucket seats w/pneumatic adjustable lumbar support, seat cushion depth adjust, 2-position memory
  • Leather seating surfaces
  • Multifunction display/warning lights-inc: seat belt, exterior lamp failure, brake system, parking brake, airbag, ABS, Brake Assist, ESP, engine electronics, low fluid levels for fuel/oil/coolant/washer
  • Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory, auto tilt away
  • Leather trimmed steering wheel/shift knob
  • Steering wheel mounted controls for audio, navigation system, trip computer
  • Electroluminescent w/auto brightness black screen instrument panel-inc: analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel/coolant temp gauges
  • COMAND cockpit management & data system integrates navigation system, radio, CD changer controller, telephone controller, cassette, & voice recognition system w/5" color LCD in-dash display
  • Digital tripmeter, quartz clock, outside temp indicator
  • Automatic low-intensity lighting of center console, door handles, footwells
  • Front/rear center armrest w/storage compartment & retractable dual cup holders
  • Front armrest lower storage compartment level-inc: illumination, climate control
  • Front/rear illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Auto dimming rearview mirror w/memory feature
  • Remote keyless entry-inc: remote window/sunroof opening/closing, illuminated entry, panic button, selective locking, valet lockout
  • Heated rear window w/auto off
  • Rear window sunshade
  • Courtesy lamps w/programmable fade
  • Remote trunk release w/valet lockout & interior emergency release
  • Cruise control
  • Universal integrated three-channel garage door opener
  • Automatic drive away door locks activated at 9 MPH
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection, remote panic button
  • AM/FM/weather band stereo radio w/auto-reverse cassette-inc: seek/scan, music search, anti-theft coding, speed compensated volume
  • Active charcoal filter w/smog sensor to recirculate filtered cabin air
  • Dual zone automatic climate control-inc: electrostatic dust filter, 4 sensor control, engine heat recirculation feature, humidity sensor
  • Calyptus wood trim
  • Rear cabin air vents
  • 10 speaker Bose sound system-inc: dash center speaker, 10" woofer
  • Prewiring for CD changer/integrated cellular telephone
  • TeleAid global positioning system (GPS) in-dash navigation & 24 hour cellular link for emergency/information/roadside assistance
  • Multiple antenna for stereo/cell phone/GPS navigation
  • Front/rear reading lamps
  • Entrance lamps in all four doors
  • Trunk/hydraulic door closing assists
  • Parcel net in front passenger footwell

Exterior Features

  • Dual pwr heated mirrors w/pwr-fold feature, memory, supplemental turn signals
  • Windshield wipers w/heated washer system/heated park position
  • Pwr tilt/sliding tinted glass sunroof w/one touch open/close & memory
  • Rain sensor intermittent wiper control
  • Driver programmable headlamp control w/daytime running lamps, light-sensing auto-on headlamps or manual control, delay-off for night security
  • Halogen headlamps/integrated foglamps
  • Red rear foglamp

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)
  • Driver & front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
  • Front/rear door mounted side airbags
  • Head protection curtain airbag system
  • 3-point front shoulder belts w/auto height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors (ETR)
  • 3-point rear seat belts
  • Child safety door locks
  • Babysmart automatic child seat recognition system
  • Automatic emergency call w/deployment of airbags or emergency tensioning retractors
  • Automatic slip regulation
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • Side impact protection
  • First-aid kit under driver seat

Mechanical Features

  • 4.3L SOHC SMPI 24-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
  • Electronic phased twin spark ignition system w/knock sensor timing control, 2 coils/spark plugs per cylinder
  • 2 stage intake manifold
  • 5-speed automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD, Touch Shift manual control
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Automatic slip regulation (ASR) traction control
  • Electronic Stability Program vehicle control system (ESP)
  • Independent 4-link front suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry
  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry
  • Automatic level control w/selectable ride height
  • Airmatic suspension w/adaptive damping system
  • 225/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • 16" X 7.5" cast alloy wheels
  • Speed-sensitive variable ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/hydraulic damper
  • Cross-drilled & internally ventilated front disc brakes w/Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Internally ventilated rear disc brakes w/Electronic Brake Force Distribution
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed)

Options & Packages

Additional Options

K2a pkg ($2,190)

  • Integrated digital timeport phone w/voice control
  • 6-disc CD changer

S2 lighting pkg ($1,155)

  • Headlamp washers
  • Xenon headlamps

S3 comfort pkg ($2,000)

  • Active ventilated front seats
  • Multi-contour front seat backs
  • Heated front seats

S5 sport pkg ($4,975)

  • 18 x 8.5 front/18 x 9.5 rear wheels w/P245/45YR18 front/P275/40YR18 rear tires
  • Body-color AMG design front spoiler/rear apron/side skirts

S6 wood trim pkg ($820)

  • Burl walnut wood & leather steering wheel & shift knob
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