The Lowdown: 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Made in GERMANY for Mercedes-Benz, the S-Class for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $194,000 USD with a dealer cost of $180,420 USD.
Fuel Economy
The S-Class's standard 6.0L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO engine has been measured to get 11 miles/gallon city driving using a 23.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The S-Class retails for $194,000 USD with a invoice price of $180,420 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $825 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The S-Class comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
S-Class Dimensions
The 2008 S-Class has standard length of 205.00 inches and a width of 73.70 inches. The S-Class rides 58.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.80 inches. Front headroom is 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the S-Class a radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 255/35R20 tires with a wheelbase of 124.60 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Automatic Load-Leveling, Electronic Brake Assistance. S-Class optional equipment may include Heated Steering Wheel, Voice Activated Telephone, Cargo Net, Load Bearing Exterior Rack, Power Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Andorite Gray Metallic, Arctic White, Barolo Red Metallic, Black, Capri Blue Metallic, Designo Graphite Metallic, Designo Mocha Black Metallic, Designo Mystic White Metallic, Flint Grey Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Majestic Black Metallic, Pewter Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather Interior, Corteccia Nappa Leather Interior, Gray/Dark Gray Leather Interior, Porcelain Nappa Leather Interior, Sand Nappa Leather Interior, Savanna/Cashmere Leather Interior. The S-Class seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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