Skip to main content

1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 3.2L SWB
$63,300
4dr Sdn 3.2L LWB
$66,600
4dr Sdn 4.2L
$73,900
4dr Sdn 5.0L
$87,500
2dr Cpe 5.0L
$91,900
4dr Sdn 6.0L
$130,300
2dr Cpe 6.0L
$133,300
$130,300
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Showing the 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4dr Sdn 6.0L

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V12
Engine Type
13 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
389 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4 Wheel
Brake ABS System
Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12.6 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x .48 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

143
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

6.0L/365
Displacement
389 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
420 @ 3800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V12
Engine Type
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
13 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
21.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

38 in
Front Head Room
58 in
Second Hip Room
39 in
Second Head Room
205 in
Length, Overall
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
41 in
Front Leg Room
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
112 ft³
Passenger Volume
61 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Hip Room
124 in
Wheelbase
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
40 in
Second Leg Room
58 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
62 in
Track Width, Rear
5
Passenger Capacity
63 in
Track Width, Front

Safety

Optional
Stability Control

Steering

41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
235/60R16
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
16 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
235/60R16
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,960 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Compare trims

1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Wondering which trim is right for you?