2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Models & Specs

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5.5L V8
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5.5L V8 Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 5.5L SFI DOHC 32
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gal.
  • Torque: 391 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 382 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 14/20
  • Transmission: 7 Speed Automatic
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 16.3 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4630 lbs.
  • Tires: P255/45R18
  • Front Head Room: 37.8"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.9"
  • Wheelbase: 124.6"
  • Length: 205.0"
  • Width: 73.7"
  • Height: 58.0"

Interior Features

  • 14-way pwr heated front bucket seats-inc: pwr lumbar, 3-position seat memory
  • Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filters, sun, humidity & dew point sensors, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, seat belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats)
  • Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft
  • Active front head restraints w/adjustable height & fore-aft, built-in keypad beneath headrest for hands-free communication & radio presets
  • Leather-wrapped pwr 4-way tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio, voice, telephone & multi-function display controls, programmable easy-exit, memory
  • Multi-function displays in instrument cluster faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance
  • Digital instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear & shift modes selection
  • Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders
  • Quad illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Front/rear floor mats
  • Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down
  • Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down
  • SmartKey infrared remote-inc: trunk open, windows & sunroof open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock
  • Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time, driving speed & exterior temp
  • Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature
  • Locator lighting
  • Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm & collision notification
  • Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener
  • Cruise control
  • Auxiliary pwr outlet
  • SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking
  • Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature
  • Leather upholstery
  • Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim
  • COMAND cockpit management & data system for operation of vehicles systems
  • Audible reminders & messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door & sunroof open
  • Electronic analog tachometer & fuel gauge
  • Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/1-touch)
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • 20-GB hard drive-based in-dash GPS navigation system
  • Hands-free communication system w/voice control
  • Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc: AM/FM stereo, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components
  • PCMCIA memory card slot
  • Dual front/rear reading lamps
  • Night security illumination

Exterior Features

  • Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn signals
  • Rain-sensing aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system
  • Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory
  • Infrared-reflecting & noise insulating glass
  • Bi-xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, driver-selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamp, automatic lamp substitution, heated headlamp washers
  • Variable doorstop
  • Front halogen foglamps
  • Single rear foglamp

Safety Features

  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
  • Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
  • Front/rear side airbags
  • Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
  • Front passenger occupant classification system
  • PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
  • 3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder belt height-adjusters
  • Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point seat belt
  • Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
  • Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

Mechanical Features

  • 5.5L SFI DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
  • 7-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift
  • Electronic parking brake w/automatic disengagement
  • Electronic stability program (ESP)
  • 4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)
  • 4MATIC all-wheel drive
  • Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping
  • Independent 4-link front suspension-inc: anti-lift control, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
  • Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: anti-squat & anti-dive systems
  • P255/45R18 all-season tires
  • 18" x 8.5" 9-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering
  • Pwr 4-piston perforated & vented front & 1-piston vented rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

Options & Packages

Additional Options

P1 pkg ($1,250)

  • Active ventilated front seats w/heating feature
  • Pwr trunk closer

P2 pkg ($2,860)

  • Active ventilated front seats w/heating feature
  • Pwr trunk closer
  • Parktronic
  • Keyless Go

P3 pkg ($6,190)

  • Active ventilated front seats w/heating feature
  • Pwr trunk closer
  • Parktronic
  • Keyless Go
  • Rearview monitor
  • Night view assist
  • Drive-dynamic multi-contour seats w/4-level massage

Rear seat pkg ($2,920)

  • 8-way pwr outboard rear seats
  • Active ventilated rear seats w/heating feature
  • 4-zone climate control

Amg sport pkg ($5,630)

  • AMG front/rear bumpers & side skirts
  • AMG 19" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
  • High performance tires
  • Dual chrome exhaust
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