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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
$73,900
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V8
Engine Type
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
275 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

4.2L/256
Displacement
275 @ 5700
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas V8
Engine Type
A/T
5-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
16 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
16.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,650 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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