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Overview
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a W221. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $385,346 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz S-Class is powered by a 5.5L 12-cylinder engine that has 380 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 830 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the S-Class Base uses 14.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 340g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 629km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class measures 1473mm (58.0 inches) in height, 5209mm (205.1 inches) in length, 1872mm (73.7 inches) in width with a 3165mm (124.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2180kg (4806.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The S-Class Base comes standard with 255/45 R18 front tyres and 275/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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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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Dimensions
5,209 mm
1,872 mm
1,473 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,209 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,872 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,165 mm |
| Load Capacity | 510 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz S-Class Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Speed Limiter: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Back Of Front Seats
Back of Front Seats TV: yes
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 6
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 6
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 340
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 82
Engine (cc): 5513
Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 5.5
Number of Cylinders: 12
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 3
Stroke Engine: 87
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
Main Capacity (L): 90
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 14.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 16
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 14.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 517
Maximum Power (kW): 380
Maximum Torque (Nm): 830
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Easy Entry: yes
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Wood & Leather
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: air
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Location: Front
Front Operation: Automatic
Location: Rear
Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 255
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: W221
Wheelbase Type: Long
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 19.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 560
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 63.1
Front Track (mm): 1604
Overall Height (in): 58
Overall Height (mm): 1473
Overall Length (in): 205.1
Overall Length (mm): 5209
Overall Width (in): 73.7
Overall Width (mm): 1872
Rear Track (in): 63.2
Rear Track (mm): 1606
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
Wheelbase (in): 124.6
Wheelbase (mm): 3165
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.8
Front Headroom (mm): 961
Rear Headroom (in): 38.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 977
Front Hip Room (in): 60.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1544
Rear Hip Room (in): 60.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1547
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1502
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1490
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut: yes
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front to Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
Front to Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front to Rear Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front to Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Electric
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2690
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5930
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2180
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4806
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
WMA Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 11
Load Restraint
Type: net
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Seatback Table: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Seatback Table: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+2
Below Seat Storage
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 4
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Card Key
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