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    2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

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    The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2 variant s. There are 1 powertrain options coupled to 1 transmission options. The S-Class is available with Rear and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 11
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: W221
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 143.58
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
      • Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 6
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 560
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40
      • Front Headroom (mm): 961
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1544
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1502
      • Front Track (mm): 1604
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 60.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Overall Height (mm): 1473
      • Overall Length (mm): 5209
      • Overall Width (mm): 1872
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 977
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1547
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1490
      • Rear Track (mm): 1606
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3165
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98
      • Co2 Level (combined): 286
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 5.5
      • Engine (cc): 5461
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Dark Wood
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 388
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 285
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Neck Support
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Power Adjustable
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Easy Entry
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Rear Arm Rest Location: Rear Arm Rest
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Air
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Digital Display
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Electric
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 48
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2565
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1985
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire 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 Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • 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: 255

    Engine

    • Turbo

    Bodytype

    • Sedan

    Drivetrain

    • Rear

    Transmission

    • Automatic

    AMG

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1000
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1521
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1503
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 59.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 986
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1509
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1480
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11800
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3035
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 102.2
      • Co2 Level (combined): 355
      • Compression Ratio: 11.3
      • Engine (l): 6.2
      • Engine (cc): 6208
      • Stroke Engine: 94.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 14.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 14.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 525
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 386
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 630
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5200
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Platform Code: W221
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 143.58
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40
      • Front Headroom (mm): 961
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1544
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1502
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 60.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 977
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1547
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1490
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3165
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98
      • Co2 Level (combined): 286
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Engine (l): 5.5
      • Engine (cc): 5461
      • Stroke Engine: 90.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
    • Interior trim
      • Interior Color Facia Color: Dark Wood
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 388
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 285
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 530
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sliding
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Neck Support
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Front Rear Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Power Adjustable
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Seatback Table
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Suspension
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Air
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2565
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1985
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Engine

    • Turbo

    Bodytype

    • Sedan

    Drivetrain

    • Rear

    Transmission

    • Automatic
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