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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $189,874 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $474,324 for the.
Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/350Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (173kW/540Nm), 5.5L multi-point injection (285kW/530Nm), 6.2L multi-point injection (386kW/630Nm), 5.5L turbo multi-point injection (380kW/830Nm) and 6L turbo multi-point injection (450kW/1000Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2008 S-Class is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$189,874 - $474,324†
Transmission
5 or 7-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
$189,874 - $474,324†
Transmission
5 or 7-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
N/A
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Features & Specs
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Available Variants
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being AMG.
2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
News
Gautam Sharma
2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class revealed with stars in its eyes – and a new V8
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has received the most comprehensive mid-life makeover in the history of the flagship limousine.
2 Days Ago
Damion Smy
Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting AMG-style flat-plane crank V8 in 2026 overhaul
The updated S-Class will be powered by a flat-plane crank V8, previously reserved for flagship AMG Black Series performance models.
17 Days Ago
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Power to Weight
88.49 - 200 kW/t
88.49 kW/t
200 kW/t
Boot Space
560 litres
330 litres
560 litres
Fuel Efficiency
10.2 - 14.9 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
14.9 L/100km
Price
$189,874 - $474,324
$154,900
$474,324
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
2 years
6 years
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Base
2026
$251,600
Year
2026
Engine Type
3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
4.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
280 kW
370 kW
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2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Dimensions
5,076 mm
1,872 mm
1,473 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,076 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,872 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm |
| Load Capacity | 595 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales rolling 12-months#
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the undefined that starts from $189,874.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the undefined that starts from $474,324.
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered by the undefined which can tow 2100 kg
See all Mercedes-Benz S-Class towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the undefined which measures 1872mm wide, 5209mm in length and sits 1473mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the undefined which has 450kW of power and 1000nm of torque from its 6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the undefined which weighs 2705 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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